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Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) at WSU

Traveling to Pullman

Driving

If you are driving, we encourage you to form carpools with other people from your institution. Then you will have other people to enjoy the view with you as you drive.

Please take extra precautions when driving on the Cougar Highway (SR-26)! It is a 2-lane highway with no established passing lanes. We know it can be tempting to pass other drivers, but we encourage you to not feel like you are in a hurry when driving to Pullman, especially in the middle of winter.

Please find the most convenient route from your institution to Pullman, WA. Once in Pullman, please refer to the following directions to the conference hotel:

If approaching from the west/north (traveling through Colfax):

  • DO NOT SPEED THROUGH COLFAX
  • Take US-195 South to Pullman
  • Turn left on 270 (Davis Way)
  • Turn right onto N Grand Ave
  • Turn left onto SE Paradise St (one way road)
  • Turn left onto Stadium Way (Welcome to WSU!)
  • Turn right onto NE Fairway Rd
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Pullman located on the left
    • 1255 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163

From Seattle or Spokane, there are also ride-share options organized through Facebook that you can explore.

If approaching from the south (traveling through Lewiston/Clarkston):

  • Take US-95 North to Moscow/Pullman
  • Take exit to US-195 North to Pullman
  • Turn right onto SE Paradise St (one way road)
  • Turn left onto Stadium Way (Welcome to WSU!)
  • Turn right onto NE Fairway Rd
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Pullman located on the left
    • 1255 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163

If approaching from the east (traveling through Moscow, ID):

  • Take Pullman-Moscow Highway (Washington SR 270) west toward Pullman
  • Turn right onto Stadium Way (Welcome to WSU!)
  • Turn right onto NE Fairway Rd
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Pullman located on the left
    • 1255 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163

 

Flying

If you plan is to fly to the conference , please contact us before booking your flight. There are three airports nearby, Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW), Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS)  and Spokane International Airport (GEG).

Fly into Pullman (PUW), the airport is just a couple miles from the conference hotel and there are shuttles provided to and from the airport. Contact us to make shuttle arrangements.

Fly into Spokane (GEG), the airport is approximately 80 miles north of Pullman.  The Wheatland Express is a bus/shuttle service that runs from the airport to the Residence Inn (conference hotel) for approximately $38 each way. Please note that you should purchase a shuttle ticket before you arrive in Spokane. If you plan to walk-on, keep in mind the shuttle may already be fully booked.

  • On Friday, there will be two shuttles: one that leaves the Spokane airport at 2:00 pm and one at 7:15 pm. The bus arrives at the conference hotel 3:40 pm and 8:55 pm.
  • On Sunday, the shuttle leaves from the Residence Inn at 9:55 am and arrives at the airport at 11:40 am.

From Spokane, there are also ride-share programs through Facebook that you can consider if your flights do not match up with the Wheatland Express schedule.

If you choose to rent a car, please contact us for a corporate discount if not available with your home department.

Fly into Lewiston (LWS), the airport is approximately 40 miles south of Pullman. Your options for traveling to Pullman are Uber/Lyft or car rental.  If you choose to rent a car, please contact us for a corporate discount if not available with your home department.


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