Accommodations 

Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center (adjacent to campus) 
710 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 564-0200 

Hyatt Place Harrisonburg
1884 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 417-1234 

Courtyard by Marriott Harrisonburg
1890 Evelyn Byrd Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 432-3031 

DoubleTree by Hilton Harrisonburg
1400 E Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 433-2521 

Hampton Inn Harrisonburg – University 
85 University Blvd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 432-1111 

Residence Inn by Marriott Harrisonburg
1945 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 437-7426 

Transportation 

For those staying at the Hotel Madison, the Inner Campus shuttle schedule may be found here. The Inner Campus Shuttle is free when boarding buses anywhere on campus. When boarding other buses in the City (i.e. off campus), you may need to pay a fare. 

Most attractions in Harrisonburg offer parking lots, but for parking downtown, view the downtown parking map

Airports

The nearest local airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD), which is a 20-minute drive to campus. You can reserve a shuttle ($50 one-way or $70 round-trip) for transport between airport and the Harrisonburg area. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours before your scheduled flight. Car rentals are also available at the airport. 

The second-closest airport is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), one hour from campus. Information on rental cars and taxis/rideshares is available on the airport’s website. 

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a two-hour drive from campus. A shuttle bus, the Virginia Breeze Valley Flyer, typically departs Dulles twice daily and arrives at JMU’s Godwin Hall, which is within a 10-minute drive of several hotels. Tickets can be purchased for $18.99 (one-way) or $37.98 (round-trip). 

Additional information about transport from Dulles Airport can be found here

Reagan National Airport (DCA) is about 2.5 hours from campus. See the airport’s website for information on rental cars.

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