Travel Overview
Primary Airports
Participants should book flights into:
- Portland International Airport (PDX) – ~90 minutes to Corvallis
- Eugene Airport (EUG) – ~50 minutes to Corvallis
Recommendation:
- PDX typically offers more flight options and lower fares
- EUG is closer and more convenient for direct access
Transportation: Airport Shuttle to Corvallis
OSU Travel to Corvallis
From Portland (PDX)
Option 1: Groome Transportation (Eugene / Corvallis Shuttle)
- Website: https://groometransportation.com/eugene/
- ~$50–70 one-way
- Multiple daily departures
- Drop-off points: OSU campus / Corvallis locations
Option 2: HUT Airport Shuttle (Corvallis-based)
- Website: https://hutshuttle.com/
- Shared or private ride options
- Direct drop-off to hotels or campus
- Good option for flexibility
Option 3: Omni Shuttle / Private Car Services
- Example: https://omnishuttle.com/
- Higher cost but direct service
- Ideal for small groups or late arrivals
From Eugene (EUG)
Option 1: Groome Transportation (EUG → Corvallis)
- Fast, reliable (~1 hr)
- Multiple departures per day
Option 2: Uber / Lyft
- ~$80–120 depending on demand
- ~50-minute drive
Option 3: Rental Car (Recommended for flexibility)
- All major agencies available at EUG
Lodging Options
Primary Recommended Hotels
1. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis (Downtown location)
- Address: 400 SW 1st St
- ~8–10 min drive / short rideshare
- Walkable to restaurants and riverfront, downtown activities and eateries
- Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cvoch-courtyard-corvallis/
- Ask for Conference Rates for JANUS Conference, OSU supported (more details to come)
2. Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis (Closest to Venue & Campus)
- Address: 2500 SW Western Blvd
- ~5-minute walk to Alumni Center
- Ideal for speakers and core attendees
- Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cvohsgi-hilton-garden-inn-corvallis/
- Ask for Conference Rates for JANUS Conference, OSU supported (more details to come)
Additional Options (Flexible / Overflow)
- Holiday Inn Express Corvallis
https://www.ihg.com - Best Western Corvallis
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-corvallis/best-western-corvallis/propertyCode.38111.html - Airbnb / VRBO
- Recommended for extended stays or groups
- Search areas: “OSU Campus,” “Downtown Corvallis,” “Willamette Landing”
Local Transportation (around Corvallis)
Corvallis is compact and transit-friendly.
Option 1: Walking / Campus Access (Recommended)
- Hilton Garden Inn → Venue: ~5-minute walk
- OSU campus is highly walkable
- Beaver Bus: Free Campus bus available but may be limited in summer hours
- See the live tracker: https://osushuttles.com/routes
Optional: Bike Share, Local Scooters on Campus
- Corvallis is bike-friendly
- OSU Campus has rentable bikes and scooters
Option 2: Corvallis Free Public Transit (CTS)
- Website: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
- Fare-free bus system throughout Corvallis
- Covers campus, downtown, and major corridor
Option 3: Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
- Reliable within city
- ~$8–15 typical fare
Conference Venue
CH2M Hill Alumni Center (OSU)
- Address: 725 SW 26th St.
- Located adjacent to Reser Stadium
- Walking distance from Hilton Garden Inn
Parking Information (July 14–15)
Parking Information (July 14–15)
Primary Parking Areas
1. Reser Stadium Parking Lots (Immediate Vicinity)
- Closest and most convenient
- Visitors may park in designated OSU event lots
- Typically includes:
- Reser Stadium West Lot
- 26th Street lots
2. OSU Campus Visitor Parking
- Website: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/visitors
- Options include:
- Daily permits & Pay stations / mobile parking
Notes:
- Parking enforcement is active on OSU campus
- Attendees should:
- Use designated visitor/event parking
- Follow posted signage
- Conference organizers may provide a parking code or permit instructions (still researching options)