Getting Here – MWAIS 2026

Addresses:

Conference location: Ohio University Walter Hall: 25 S Green Dr, Athens, OH 45701

Hotel Address: Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 (Tel. 740-218-0907)

Getting to Ohio University (Athens, Ohio)

Ohio University’s main campus is located in Athens, Ohio, about 75 miles southeast of Columbus.

By Car:

From Columbus, OH: Take US-33 East toward Lancaster/Athens. Follow US-33 for about 70 miles until you reach Athens. Take the exit for OH-682 North/Ohio University, then follow signs to campus. Drive time: about 1 hour 15 minutes.
From Cleveland, OH: Take I-71 South to Columbus, then follow US-33 East to Athens. Drive time: about 3.5 hours.
From Cincinnati, OH: Take I-71 North toward Columbus, then take US-33 East to Athens. Drive time: about 2.5 hours.
From Pittsburgh, PA: Take I-70 West to I-77 South, then US-50 West toward Athens. Drive time: about 3.5 hours.

By Air:

The nearest major airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus. From there, you can rent a car (about 1 hour 30 minutes to Athens) or take a shuttle service such as GoBus (Columbus to Athens).

By Bus:

The GoBus provides daily service between Columbus and Athens, including stops at the airport. It arrives at Baker University Center on the Ohio University campus.

Taxi from Columbus Airport to Ohio University, Athens

Uber / Lyft

Shuttle / Bus Service

Reserve Go Bus (Reserve between Columbus Airport and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio)

Arrival:

Bus Schedule (three pick up / drop times) – From Columbus Airport to Ohio University, Athens

Return:

Bus Schedule (three pick up / drop times) – From Ohio University, Athens to Columbus Airport

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