Travel/Transportation
The 2017 Joint Mathematics Meetings will be held in Atlanta, GA, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the Marriott Marquis Atlanta. The Hyatt Regency is located at 265 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303, and the Marriott is located at 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303. Both hotels are connected by a skywalk. Atlanta is on Eastern Standard Time.
Air Transportation
The principal airport in Atlanta is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which is served by most major airlines. See www.atlanta-airport.com. Hartsfield-Jackson is located 20 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. The address of the main terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson is 6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30320. The international terminal has a separate entrance at 2600 Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 20254. Terminal maps can be found at www.atlanta-airport.com/Passenger/Terminal/.
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 Atlanta. 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”. On the reservation screen, please enter the Meeting Event Code NMNJC. 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 Hartsfield-Jackson. There is a separate rental car facility. From the north or south baggage claim areas, follow the overhead signs to the rental car center. Leave the west end of the terminal under the covered walkway, take the escalator up the station, and board the ATL SkyTrain for a five-minute ride to the rental car center. For more information and a map, please see www.atlanta-airport.com/Airport/Construction/RentalCarCenter/Access.aspx.
Hertz is the official car rental company for this meeting. A brochure with the information for this meeting is located at jointmathematicsmeetings.org/Hertz-info-Atlanta.pdf. To access the special meeting rates for the JMM 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 04N30007 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.
Shuttles: SuperShuttle provides transportation to the downtown Atlanta hotels. For reservations, book them online at www.supershuttle.com/Locations/AtlantaATL or call 1-800-BLUE-VAN. There is also a SuperShuttle ticket counter located in the domestic terminal’s south side baggage claim area. It is staffed during the day, starting at 6:00 am. Shuttles that leave for downtown are approximately every 15 minutes. Currently, a one-way trip in a shared van to the meeting hotels is US\$16.50.
Taxi: Taxi service is located at the Yellow Bus Aisle. It is located on the west end of the terminal as you leave the baggage claim area. Taxi fare to the downtown hotels is approximately US\$32 one way.
Public Transportation: Atlanta’s public transportation system is operated by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). It is a convenient and an easy way to travel around Atlanta. For general information about MARTA, there is a Ride Guide located at www.itsmarta.com/uploadedFiles/Using_Marta/How_to_ride_MARTA/MARTA-Ride-Guide.pdf. The main website is www.itsmarta.com.
The MARTA Airport Station is located near the baggage claim area of the domestic terminal, and information about the Airport Station is at www.itsmarta.com/ne-air-overview.aspx. Please check the schedules here for the latest information. To get to the meeting hotels, take the northbound train (Either the Red or the Gold Line) to the Peachtree Center Station stop, one stop north of the Five Points transfer station. When you leave the train, take the escalator up towards Peachtree Center Mall. There is a covered walkway from the Mall to the Hyatt Regency. Currently, the fare is US\$2.50.
Driving Directions from Airport
Hyatt and Marriott - Take 75/85 North, and take the right-hand exit 248-C to International Boulevard. Turn left onto International Boulevard, and turn right at the third traffic light onto Peachtree Center Avenue. The entrance to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s Motor Lobby is one block down on the left. The entrance to the Atlanta Marriott Marquis is two blocks down on the right.
Hilton – Take 75/85 North, and take exit 249B to Peachtree Street. At the first light, turn right onto Peachtree Street. At the next light, turn left onto Ralph McGill Boulevard. At the next light, take a right onto Courtland Street. The entrance to the hotel is one block down on your left.
Parking
All three meeting hotels have parking garages. Please see the hotel section for more information. In addition, there are several parking garages nearby. See an interactive map at www.atlantadowntown.com/guide/getting-around/parking/garage. The following is a listing of some of the nearby garages. Please note that rates are subject to change.
Peachtree Center Parking Garage: 221 Peachtree Center Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, www.atlantadowntown.com/go/221-peachtree-center-avenue . Current rates: US\$2 for 20 Minutes; US\$12 for two hours; daily maximum is US\$18; US\$5 after 4:00 pm.
227 Courtland St. NE: Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-572-2900, www.atlantadowntown.com/go/227-courtland-street. Current rates: US\$2 for 20 Minutes; US\$12 for two hours; daily maximum is US\$20, US\$5 after 4:00 pm. If you arrive between 5:00 am and 9:00 am and leave between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, the early bird rate applies, which is US\$6 per day. Weekend rate is US\$6 per day.
Peachtree Center Garage, 161 Peachtree Center Ave NE , Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-572-2900, www.atlantadowntown.com/go/161-peachtree-center-ave. Current rates: US\$2 for 15 minutes, US\$2 each additional 15 minutes; daily maximum is US\$20; US\$5 after 4:00 pm. If you arrive between 5:00 am and 9:00 am and leave between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, the early bird rate applies, which is US\$6 per day. Weekend rate is US\$6 per day.