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Lodging and Transportation



Lodging                     

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Residence Inn and Jameson Inn in Harrisonburg.  Individuals are responsible for covering the costs of lodging and travel to Harrisonburg, and for making travel and lodging arrangements.  When making hotel reservations, be sure to inform the establishment that you are with the "Furious Flower 73 Poems" room block for special lower rates.  These rates are available until August 30, 2010 or whenever rooms sell out.

Jameson Inn block offers rooms with a king, double, or double premium beds, high-speed internet access, and a deluxe continental breakfast for $70.00 per night.

Residence Inn block offers rooms with a king bed suite (including kitchen), high-speed internet access, hot breakfast buffet, and afternoon social hour for $109.00 per night.



Transportation

Closest airports:           Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyer's Cave, Virginia

                                    Airport Code: SHD

                                    Distance from JMU: 15 minutes

                                    Rental Car Companies at Airport: Avis and Hertz

                                   

                                               Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, Virginia

                                     Airport Code: CHO

                                     Distance from JMU: 65 minutes

                                     Rental Car Companies at Airport: Avis, Hertz, and National

Closest Train Station:       Amtrak, Charlottesville, Virginia

                                         Train Code:  CVS

                                         Distance from JMU:  65 minutes


Shuttles will be available from Charlottesville to Harrisonburg.  The approximate travel time is about one hour. You must e-mail Furious Flower at willi4ka@jmu.edu by Monday, September 6 in order to reserve a place on a shuttle.  Please tell us which shuttle(s) you wish to take and how many people will be traveling with you.  Shuttle dates and times are as follows:

Monday, September 20

4:00p.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Airport

4:30p.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Amtrak Station

9:30p.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Airport

10:00p.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Amtrak Station

Tuesday, September 21

11:00a.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Airport

11:30a.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Amtrak Station

3:00p.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Airport

3:30p.m. shuttle departs from Charlottesville Amtrak Station

Wednesday, September 22

8:00a.m. shuttle departs for Charlottesville Airport (arrival time at airport: 9:15a.m.)

8:00a.m. shuttle departs for Charlottesville Amtrak Station (arrival time at station: 9:45a.m.)

11:00a.m. shuttle departs for Charlottesville Airport (arrival time at airport: 12:15p.m.)

11:00a.m. shuttle departs for Charlottesville Amtrak Station (arrival time at station: 12:30p.m.)


A note about shuttles:  arrival and departure times are approximates.  Traffic and other unexpected occurrences can delay travel time.  Please plan your schedule accordingly.