Travel
Directions
The Utah State University Campus in Logan, Utah, is located an easy 80-minute drive north from the Salt Lake International Airport. Visitors will enjoy the scenic ride along the Wasatch Mountains via Interstate 15, then through the beautiful Cache National Forest and Wellsville Canyon on a wide, four-lane highway that takes you right into Logan.
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Airport
The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and is served by all major domestic airlines. For airport information visit www.slcairport.com or call 801-575-2400.
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Car Rental + Driving
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Salt Lake City International Airport offers a variety of car rental providers and convenient access to rental car services. Car rental counters are located on the ground floor of the parking garage, directly across from the terminal buildings. More details can be found here.
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Airport Shuttle
The Salt Lake Express offers convenient door-to-door service with advance reservations.
435-563-6400 or 800-356-9796
If you're staying at the University Inn at USU, these are the corresponding bus stops:
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USU
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Accommodation
The University Inn & Conference Center is conveniently located on the USU Campus (4 min walk from the Huntsman Hall). Free Parking is available for all participants staying at the University Inn. Campus map
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There is a limited number of rooms available at the Conference Inn for SWSM attendees. Please use this link (before March --, 2025) to make a reservation:
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Southwest Strings Meeting April 2025
Parking & Visitor Information
Covered parking is available in the Parking Terrace next to the University Inn & Conference Center. Complimentary parking validations are provided for hotel guests.
The USU Visitor Information Center is located at 600 E. 700 North, in front of the Aggie Parking Terrace and provides free maps of campus, assists with visitor parking, and provides directions.
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Food at USU
USU has two buffet-style dining halls (The Marketplace & The Junction). There are additional restaurants and cafes all over campus. This page has all locations and hours: USU Dining
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Restaurants in the Taggart Student Center use the Transact Mobile Ordering app for convenient ordering.
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Logan
Public Transit in Logan
The Cache Valley Transit District (CVTD) provides free public transportation serving the Cache Valley region, with service from downtown Logan to USU:
POOL is a free ridesharing service to any location in the Cache Valley region. You can book a ride by calling 435-752-2877 or clicking here.
For bus routes and times, visit the Connect website. You can plan your ride here.
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USU also provides a free shuttle service, where the routes/times are available on Passio GO!
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Things to do
Though these lists are not exhaustive, they provide a good start:
Activities
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