Travel

By air

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is the principal airport for southeast Michigan, located 30 minutes by car or shuttle bus from Ann Arbor. The airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and its codeshare partners, and also has flights from all major US carriers.

There are several options for ground transportation between DTW and Ann Arbor:

• The Michigan Flyer is a regularly scheduled coach serving Ann Arbor and DTW. To arrive in Ann Arbor from DTW, take the westbound route. To return to DTW from Ann Arbor, take the eastbound route. Tickets are $15 for one-way travel and $25 for a round trip. The Michigan Flyer schedule is here.

• Metro Cars is a reserved car service that provides transportation for as many as 4-6 passengers. Trips from DTW to/from Ann Arbor are roughly $120.

• Uber and Lyft provide rideshare service, and can typically be booked with minimal waiting time in both Ann Arbor and DTW. Travel between Ann Arbor and the airport is generally in the range of $60-$100.

• All major rental car companies have locations at DTW. To travel from the airport, get on I-94 W from Detroit Metro Airport/W. G. Rogell Dr. Continue on I-94 W to Pittsfield Charter Township. Take exit 180B to merge onto US-23 N toward I-94/Ann Arbor. Take exit 37B from US-23 N. Merge onto Washtenaw Ave and continue into Ann Arbor.

By rail

Amtrak provides the Wolverine service, with three daily round-trip trips between Ann Arbor and Chicago (and stops in between). Scheduled travel time is around 5 hours, with tickets purchased well in advance starting as low as $39 each way. Ann Arbor station is centrally located, approximately 1 mile from the Michigan Union, the principal meeting venue.

By car

Ann Arbor is easily accessible by car via major roads (e.g., I-94, US-23), but parking can be challenging. Dormitory housing in North and West quad has no associated parking, but most downtown Ann Arbor hotels offer valet parking services. Conference hotels near Briarwood Mall (Kensington, EVEN) offer on-site parking. Street parking is available but unpredictable. There are several parking garages in central Ann Arbor within walking distance of conference venues. Only some public garages offer overnight parking, and have a 72 hour limit. These include:  

Ann & Ashley Parking Structure
220 N Ashley St, 761-7235
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Forest Avenue Parking Garage
650 S Forest Ave
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Thompson/Maynard Garage
320 Thompson St
324 Maynard St
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Fourth & Washington Parking Garage
123 E Washington St
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Fourth & William Public Parking
115 E William St
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Liberty Square Parking
510 E Washington St
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Getting around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a relatively compact college town, with many amenities (restaurants, pharmacies, groceries) within a few blocks of the conference venue. For delegates staying further from the city center or looking to explore, there are multiple transportation options:

• TheRide is Ann Arbor’s public transportation service, providing regularly scheduled buses throughout the city. A single trip is $1.50 and can be purchased from the drive. Pre-paid tickets and passes are available at select in-person sites and online. Information about purchasing tickets and passes, including options for mobile ticketing, is here. Route maps and schedules are available here. 

• Blue Buses are operated by the University of Michigan and free to ride. Routes serve areas of the extended Michigan campus. The Magic Bus site allows you to track Michigan buses in real-time. 

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Lodging

We are pleased to offer several accommodation options for NAPC 2024.

North Quadrangle offers economically priced dormitory rooms less than half a mile away from the main conference venue. Room categories available to delegates will include:

Single: room with single bed, shared bathroom in dormitory corridor. Nightly rate for a single is $72.60.

Shared room: room with two single beds, shared bathroom in dormitory corridor or in a shared suite. Nightly rate for a shared room is $120.80 ($60.40 per bed).

Dormitory accommodation provides:

• Twin XL Bed and Pillow
• Sheet set and blanket
• (2) large bath towels, hand towel and washcloth
• Small dresser
• Desk at desk chair
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Access to laundry facilities
• Complimentary access to campus recreation facilities for fitness needs

A minimum booking of three nights is required for dormitory accommodation.

The Graduate Hotel is centrally located in downtown Ann Arbor, within half a mile of the main conference venue. A limited number of rooms reserved for the conference are available to delegates at a nightly rate of $259. Conference rates expire May 16.

The Residence Inn is located in downtown Ann Arbor, roughly a mile from the main conference venue. A limited number of rooms reserved for the conference are available to delegates at a nightly rate of $199. Conference rates expire May 16.

The Kensington Hotel and Even Hotel are easily accessible from downtown Ann Arbor by public transportation on TheRide. A limited number of rooms reserved for the conference are available to delegates at a nightly rate of $132. Conference rates expire June 1.

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Airbnb and Vrbo provide additional options. NAPC is scheduled for a time with reduced demand on these rentals, with peak demand falling in the autumn. However, booking well in advance is encouraged.

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Activities

Ann Arbor is stocked with culture, dining, entertainment, and sporting events in an accessible, urban environment. Check out this link for things to do, see, and experience.