Travel Information

Campus Map:

Garage Parking:
Thursday: The closest parking to Saxbe Auditorium (Thursday venue) is The Ohio Union North garage right next to the Ohio Union. Rates are by the hour, with a daily maximum of $13.00

Friday: The closest parking to Mershon Center (Friday venue) is in the 9th Avenue East Garage, 345 W 9th Avenue the SafeAuto Garage on 1585 Westpark St and the 12th Avenue Garage on 340 West 12th Avenue. Both of these are near the Wexner Medical Center and have a daily maximum of $11.50.

If you require ADA Accessible Parking, please refer to this parking map for those spots and procedures.

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA): You can utilize the online trip planner to utilize the public bus system. Fares are $2.00/per ride for standard and frequent, and rush hour $2.75.

Campus Bike Share: Information can be found here https://ttm.osu.edu/bikeshare. Daily passes cost $6.00 (ride up to two hours at a time during the week; 3 hours at a time on weekends).

Taxi/Rideshare: There are several taxis available at the John Glenn International Airport as well as major ride share availability just outside of the baggage claim area.

Area Accommodations

For those traveling out of town, please email host, Dr. Wendy Smooth, smooth.1@osu.edu to reserve at a discounted OSU rate.

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

795 Yard Street

Columbus, Ohio, USA, 43212

Tel: +1 614 280 1234