Texas Tech University

Red Raider Mini Symposium
Travel and Reservations

Flying to Lubbock

Service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) includes Southwest Airlines, United, and American Airlines.  Transit services from the airport, about 15 minutes from the south campus area, include Checker Cab (806) 771-8899, VIP Royal coach Private Service (806) 795 3888, and Limousines of Lubbock (806) 743 5466.  Traditional cab fare to/from the airport is approximately $25.  Some hotels offer airport shuttle service, and standard rental car companies operate at the Lubbock Airport.


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 November.

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: For getting around campus, view the Campus Map. Mathematics & Statistics is on the northwest side of Memorial Circle.


Packet Reservations

We are not using a formal registration, but attendants should email Misty Rangel, our Business Manager, before October the 23rd, to reserve a packet to include a schedule and guest wireless account to use the University's wireless Ethernet for the Conference.  Please use "Red Raider Mini Symposium" or "RRMS" in the subject line of your email.