Getting to Richmond, VA, and the VCU campus (specifically Room 112 in the STEM Building at 817 W. Franklin St.) is straightforward by car, train, or plane.

By Plane:

Fly into Richmond International Airport (RIC), located about 7 miles southeast of downtown. Major airlines serve RIC. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), or rent a car to reach VCU. Public transit is also an option but involves transfers. RIC Airport has 9 major carriers with many flights per day to and from major airports across the USA and internationally.

• By Car:

Richmond is easily accessible via I-95 (north-south) and I-64 (east-west). The I-295 bypass can help avoid downtown traffic.

Driving to VCU: Use a GPS for 817 W. Franklin St. or the VCU Welcome Center at 1111 W. Broad St. Convenient parking is available at VCU's decks, like the West Broad Street Parking Deck. Be aware of parking fees.

• By Train:

Amtrak serves Richmond at two stations:

• Richmond Main Street Station (RVM - 1500 East Main St.): Closer to VCU (about 1.5-2 miles), serving the Northeast Regional line.

• Richmond Staples Mill Road Station (RVR - 7519 Staples Mill Rd.): A major hub about 6 miles northwest of downtown. You'll need a taxi, rideshare, or GRTC bus to VCU from here.