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Travel Information

Starkville, MS is located in Northeast Mississippi and can be accessed by plane and car

Airport Information

Closest Regional Airport with Shuttle Service

The Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) Airport, located approximately 16 miles from Starkville, MS provides easy access to Mississippi State University. The Airport is served by Delta Airlines from Atlanta, GA with two daily flights and by American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX with one daily flight.

Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit (SMART) provides free transportation both to and from the Golden Triangle Regional Airport and various hotels in Starkville. Transportation to the airport should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling 662.325.5204 or emailing GTRShuttle@transportation.msstate.edu.

Other Airports with International Flights

The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is located in Jackson, MS about 122 miles SW of Starkville, MS (about 2 hours drive) and is served by various airlines including American, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines with a variety of

rental car options.

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is located in Birmingham, AL about 145 miles (about 2.5 hours drive) east of Starkville, MS and is served by various airlines including American, Delta, Southwest, United and Spirit Airlines with a variety of

rental car options.

The Memphis International Airport (MEM) is located in Memphis, TN about 165 miles NW (about 2.75 hrs drive) of Starkville, MS and is served by various airlines including Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United Airlines with a variety of

rental car options.

Parking Information

For participants arriving by car, several hotel options are within a 10-15 minute walk from the conference venue and offer free parking.

Any vehicle parked on campus is required to have a permit or use a timed parking area. Parking passes will be available to purchase for $3/day in lots G1 and G2 around the Bost Conference Center (red box). A link to register your vehicle will be provided at Registration Check-In. Additional information can be found at Visitor & Daily Parking.

Conference Shuttles

Courtesy shuttles will be available to transport conference participants between the Courtyard by Marriott (100 Mercantile Street), the Hampton Inn (700 Highway 12), and the Bost Conference Center (190 Bost Drive) starting on Tuesday, April 21.

Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit (SMART) free shuttles are also available that run continuously 7AM to 8PM.

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Walking Routes

The Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn are within short walking distance to the Bost Conference Center. Due to construction around campus, please follow these walking routes.

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PC: Delta Airlines

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