Travel and Transportation
Seattle is on Pacific Time. The principal airport is the Seattle-Tacoma International Aiport (SEA, frequently referred to as Sea-Tac) which is served by all major airlines. The website for Seattle-Tacoma International airport is www.portseattle.org/Sea-Tac/Pages/default.aspx and the street address is 17801 International Boulevard, Seatac, WA, 98158. It is located approximately twelve miles from downtown Seattle.
The 2016 Joint Mathematics Meetings will be held in the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA, 98101. The main entrance is on Eighth Avenue between Pike and Seneca.
Airline
The official airline for this meeting is Delta. Participants are encouraged to book their flights for the meeting, if possible, with Delta and receive special pricing (in most cases, a 5 percent discount) on scheduled service to Seattle. Discounts are applicable to US and Canada originating passengers. This discount is not valid with other discounts, certificates, coupons, or promotional offers.
To make a reservation, go to www.delta.com, and click on the box that says “Book a Trip”. At the bottom of the drop-down, click on “Advanced Search” (includes Flexible Airport and Meeting Event Code). On the reservation screen, please enter the Meeting Event Code NMLNH. It is located to the right of “Number of Passengers.” Reservations can also be made by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 1-800-328-1111 and citing the meeting event code. A direct ticketing charge will apply for booking by phone.
Ground Transportation
Car Rental: All major rental car companies have offices at the Sea-Tac airport. There is a separate rental car facility with dedicated shuttle buses operating on a 24-hour-a-day schedule. Two passenger pick-up areas are located outside baggage claim at the north and south ends of the main terminal. Proceed to the baggage claim level and pick up your checked bags. Exit the sliding glass doors near either carousel #1 or #15 and walk to one of the two designated shuttle bus pick-up areas for transportation to the rental car facility.
Hertz is the official car rental company for the meeting. A brochure with the information for this meeting is located at jointmathematicsmeetings.org/Hertz-info-Seattle.pdf. To access the JMM special meeting rates at www.hertz.com, enter the standard information (pickup location, dates, etc.) and then click the box that says “Enter a discount or promo code” and enter 04N30006 as the convention number (CV#). Reservations can also be made by calling Hertz directly at 800-654-2240 (US and Canada) or 405-749-4434.
Meeting rates include unlimited mileage and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are recommended and blackout dates may apply. Government surcharges, taxes, tax reimbursement, airport-related fees, vehicle licensing fees and optional items are extra. Standard rental conditions and qualifications apply. Vehicles must be returned to the renting location. Minimum rental age is 20 (age differential charge for 20–24 applies).
Weekend rentals are available in the continental US and Canada for pickup between noon Thursday and noon Sunday and must be returned no later than Monday at 11:59 pm. Thursday pick-up requires a minimum three-day keep. Friday pick-up requires a minimum two-day keep, and Saturday and Sunday pick-up require a one-day keep. Weekly rentals are from five to seven days. Extra day rate for weekly rentals will be one-fifth the Weekly Rate.
Driving Directions from the Airport to the Center: The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) is located at 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350. Take a slight left onto Airport Expressway. Merge onto WA-518 E toward I-5/I-405 Seattle/Tacoma. Merge onto I-5 N via the exit on the left toward Seattle. Take Exit 164A, Madison Street, from I-5 N. At the underpass, stay to the left and then merge into the right lane. Follow the exit toward Madison Street/Convention Center. Move to the right lane. This lane becomes 7th Avenue. Turn right onto Madison Street. Immediately move to the left turn lane. Turn left at the end of the block onto Eighth Avenue. Follow Eighth Avenue a short distance over the bridge. Turn right into the WSCC parking garage. The trip takes approximately 25 minutes, depending on traffic.
Driving Directions from the Airport to the Sheraton: The Sheraton Seattle Hotel is located at 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101. Take a slight left onto Airport Expressway. Merge onto WA-518 E toward I-5/I-405 Seattle/Tacoma. Merge onto I-5 N via the exit on the left toward Seattle. Take Exit 165, Seneca Street, on the left. Turn right onto Sixth Avenue. The trip takes approximately 25 minutes, depending on traffic.
Taxi: The taxi stand is located on the third floor of the airport garage. The phone number for Seattle Yellow Cab is 206-622-6500, and the website is www.seattleyellowcab.com/seatac-taxi-rides/. One-way fare to the downtown area is approximately US$45.
Seattle Sound Transit Link Light Rail: The SeaTac/Airport Station is connected to the fourth floor of the airport parking garage by a covered walkway. Wheelchair service is available. Take the train at SeaTac/Airport station and go to the end of the line at Westlake Center. Westlake Center is located at 4th Avenue and Pine Street. To go to the Sheraton Seattle from Westlake Center, go 1/2 block east on Pine Street, and 2 blocks south on Sixth Avenue. Trains run every 8–15 minutes from 5:00 am to 1:00 am on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on Saturday. On Sunday, the trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. One way fare is currently US$2.75. The trip takes approximately 35 minutes. The schedule and more information is located at www.soundtransit.org/Schedules/Link-light-rail.
Downtown Airporter Shuttle: The Downtown Airporter/Shuttle Express picks up and drops off at the inner drive curb on the third floor of the airport garage. It departs twice an hour from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm, with service to and from many downtown Seattle hotels, including the Crowne Plaza, Fairmont Olympic, Grand Hyatt, Renaissance Seattle, Seattle Sheraton, and the Westin Hotel. Online reservations are required. The fare is approximately US$19 one way, and the trip can take up to an hour, depending on traffic. Share ride and private service is also available. Call 425-981-7000 or go to shuttleexpress.com/seattle/airport/downtown-airporter for more detail.
Parking: The Washington State Convention Center operates two parking garages, the WSCC Garage and the Freeway Park Garage. The WSCC Garage entrance is located on Eighth Avenue between Pike and Seneca, and it is open daily between 5:30 am and midnight. The entrance to the Freeway Park Garage is located on Hubbell Place between Pike and Seneca. It is open Monday-Friday, 5:30 am to 8:00 pm. Directions to the parking garages and rates are located at www.wscc.com/parking-directions. The parking map is located at www.wscc.com/sites/default/files/find-it/files/2014.09.09_FIND_IT_Parking_map.pdf. See hotel page for details on parking at the hotels.