Attendee Resources


Transportation

Not sure what to do when you arrive? Here's some tips on how to plan your trip:


AIRPORTS

John Wayne Airport (SNA)

11.8 miles from hotel

Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

35 miles from hotel

Long Beach Airport (LGB)

18 miles from hotel

Airlines

PARKING

Anaheim Marriott

Guest Rates

On-Site Daily

  • Self-Parking: $30
  • Guest Valet: $40
Anaheim Marriott

Visitor Rates

  • Daily Self-Parking (up to 24 hours): $38
  • Guest Valet: $42
Anaheim Convention Center

Although prices vary, the standard parking rate is $20 per day.

We recommend Car Park 2 (0.2 mile) and Car Park 4 (0.4 mile).

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Buses and subways and trains, oh my!
Bus Stations
Metro/Shuttles
Train Station
Anaheim Transportation Network

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM LAX AIRPORT TO CONFERENCE HOTEL

  • Ride-share like Uber or Lyft (Most Convenient)

    • Time and costs will vary

  • Public Transportation - Option 1 (Fastest - About $30 pp | About 1 hour )

    • From LAX, take the FlyAway shuttle to Union Station - 10-25 minutes | One-way fare is $9.75
    • From Union Station, take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Anaheim, CA (ANA)
    • From Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) bay 8, 12 or 13, take the Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) bus (15 Artic Express Line) to Disneyland Main Transportation Center - 15
    • Take the 05 Grand Plaza Line ART bus to Convention Way EB @ 700 W. Convention Way
      • One-way ART bus fare is $4

  • Public Transportation - Option 2 (Cheapest - About $22 pp | About 1.5 hours)

    • From LAX, take the FlyAway shuttle to Union Station

      • 10-25 minutes | One-way fare is $9.75

    • From Union Station, take the MetroLink Orange County Line to Anaheim

      • 43 min | One-way fare is $8.75 | Student discount is $6.50

    • From Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) bay 8, 12 or 13, take the Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) bus (15 Artic Express Line) to Disneyland Main Transportation Center - 15

    • Take the 05 Grand Plaza Line ART bus to Convention Way EB @ 700 W. Convention Way

      • One-way ART bus fare is $4

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM SNA AIRPORT TO CONFERENCE HOTEL

  • Ride-share like Uber or Lyft (Most Convenient)
    • Time and costs will vary
  • Public Transportation - Option 1 (Fastest)
    • From SNA Airport, take the Everyone Ventures Everywhere (EVE) shuttle to Convention Way EB @ 700 W. Convention Way (05 Grand Plaza Line)
      • One-way fare is $15 pp | Round-trip is $30 pp

Student Travel Funding Closed

Through the generous donations of corporate and individual donors, we are accepting requests for travel and registration support to help students offset the cost of their trip to the Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. The funds can be used to purchase registrations or book hotel nights at the host hotel under the block rate, and will be disbursed by means of Conference Registration Codes and/or Hotel Night Bookings. The deadline for Booz Allen Foundation funding has been extended to Monday, October 9, 2023.


Booz Allen Foundation: Travel Support - Closed (student conference registrations or hotel bookings)

  • Eligibility: Open to students attending Minority Serving Institutes (MSIs) such as HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, etc.

Emerson Charitable Trust: Student Conference Registrations - Closed

  • Eligibility: Open to all LGBTQ+ students.
  • Priority will be given to students traveling from the following states: FL, TX, TN, GA, AZ, OH, LA, SC, MT, NE, and MO.

Building a Travel Request Proposal

Asking for support from your supervisor or academic department can feel daunting. Here are some resources and templates to help you feel prepared and confident!


Conference Attendee Resources