AMS 2014 Spring Central: Travel and Accommodations

Flying to Lubbock

Service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) includes Southwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, and American Airlines. Available transportation service from the airport, located approximately 15 minutes from the conference hotels, includes City Cab (806) 765-7474, Yellow Cab (806) 765-7777, Royal Cab (806) 749 5333, VIP Royal coach Private Service (806) 795 3888, Limousines of Lubbock (806) 743 5466, Lone Star Limousine (888) 286 5466, White Knights Limousines (806) 799 3366. Traditional cab fare to/from the airport is approximately $25. Conference hotels with airport shuttle service are indicated below.

Driving to Lubbock

Centrally located between Dallas, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Interstate 27 connects the city of Lubbock with two east-west interstate systems, I-20 and I-40. State highways 82, 84, 87, and 114 also provide easy access to cities throughout the region. The following numbers may also provide more information: Emergency Road Conditions - (806) 745-4411, Texas Department of Transportation - (806) 745-4411, Tourist Information - (800) 452-9292.

Navigating Lubbock and the TTU Campus

Weather: Please click here to view a description of the average weather conditions during the month of April.

Parking: In general, both free and pay-to-park ($1.50/hr or $9/day) visitor parking spots are distributed throughout the TTU campus, and parking information can be obtained at any of the campus entry stations during normal business hours. Please pay careful attention to signage. During the weekend, it is free to park in any spot not specifically marked as being 24-hour reserved.

Campus Map:Click here to view the Texas Tech University Campus Map

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of hotel rooms have been held for conference participants at the listed rates. Please contact the local organizing committee by email at math.dept@ttu.edu if you encounter any issues with making a reservation. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view a map highlighting helpful locations associated with the conference such as Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, the conference hotels, and the TTU Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

Please Note: Each hotel's approximate distance from campus is indicated in parentheses after the hotel name.

Staybrige Suites

Staybridge Suites (1.5 mi.)

www.staybridge.com/lubbocktx
Queen Suite Rate: $109.00
King Suite Rate: $119.99
Phone: 806-765-8900
Address: 2515 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410
No shuttle service | Free high speed internet | Free breakfast
Reservation Deadline: March 11, 2014

Hawthorn Suites

Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham (3 mi.)

www.hawthornlubbock.com
Single Rate: $99.00
Double Rate: $109.00
Suite Rate: $149.00
Phone: 806-792-3600
Address: 4435 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, TX 79407
Shuttle Service To and From Airport; Campus shuttle available | Free high speed internet | Free breakfast
Reservation Deadline: March 19, 2014

La Quinta Inn and Suites Lubbock North

La Quinta Inn & Suites Lubbock North (4.3 mi.)

La Quinta Inn
Single Rate: $94.00
Suite Rate: $114.00
Phone: 806-749-1600
Address: 5006 Auburn Street, Lubbock, TX 79416
Shuttle Service To and From Airport; Campus shuttle available | Free high speed internet | Free breakfast
Reservation Deadline: March 6, 2014

MCM Elegante

MCM Elegante Hotel and Suites (Formerly Holiday Inn Lubbock-Towers and Towers) (2.3 mi.)

Single Rate: $89.00
Double Rate: $89.00
Phone: 806-763-1200
Address: 801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401
Shuttle Service To and From Airport; Campus shuttle available | Free high speed internet
Reservation Deadline: March 13, 2014

Overton Hotel and Conference Center

Overton Hotel & Conference Center (1.1 mi.)

http://www.overtonhotel.com
Double Rate: $109.00
Phone: (888) 776-7001
Address: 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401
Shuttle Service To and From Airport; No campus shuttle available | Free high speed internet
Note: Please let the reservation desk know that you will be attending the AMS conference when you make your reservation.
Reservation Deadline: March 21, 2014