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Traveling to The RJI-Collaboratory plannning "TalkFest"
Wed., Jan. 21, 2008
Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Columbia, Missouri
Major airports convenient to I-70
We're gathering at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. Columbia, Mo., is on Interstate 70 approximate 1.75 hours from Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL) and about 2.25 hours from Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Both are on I-70. Driving by rental car is convenient and simple. Major airlines, including Southwest, serve both STL and MCI.
New Northwest Airlink service to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
In September, Northwest Airlink commenced three flights per day between the Columbia Regional Airport, about 15 minutes from campus, and Memphis, a hub for Northwest Airlines. With fares subsidized, if you can board a non-stop flight to Memphis, connecting to Columbia directly may be the most convenient travel option. FLIGHT/AIRPORT DETAILS
Shuttle transportation from airports
MoEX runs shuttles that pickup from the hotel with a 24-hour advanced notice. For information about pricing call MoEX at 877-669-4826. MoEX also runs shceduled service from 203 Parkade Center,, 601 Business Loop I-70 in Columbia, including 12 roundtrips daily to Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL) and five roundtrips daily to Kansas City (MCI). EMAIL: info@moexpress.com
Pricing roundtrip door-to-door booked in advance for an individual is $86 (total roundtrip) if booked online at the MoEX website. on College Avenue(Rock Quarry Road) and Stadium Boulevard.
Directions to/from airports and hotel
The designated hotel website provides directions to/from all three airports.
Designated conference lodging
Participants may choose to stay at the new Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia (at the University of Missouri)
1225 Fellow's Place, Columbia, Missouri, USA 65201
Tel: +1-573-214-2222 Fax: +1-573-441-2242