Local Transportation¶
You are responsible for your own transportation within Madison, but we will help coordinate and can reimburse costs between the airport and your hotel.
Travel Between the Madison Airport and Your Hotel¶
For travel between the Madison airport (Dane County Regional Airport) and the School hotel, the best option is the hotel shuttle service, when available. Otherwise, you may use a ride-sharing service or taxi. See below for details.
We will help organize groups to take shuttles and taxis, based on arrival and departure times. Shuttle/taxi groups will be formed and emailed shortly before the School itself.
Travel Between the Hotel and Campus¶
For travel between the School hotel and the Computer Sciences building on campus, walking is a great option. Also, the hotel shuttle service may be available, especially if organized in advance. See below for details.
Options for Getting Around¶
Hotel Shuttle¶
The Park Hotel operates a free shuttle service. The shuttle may not be available at all times, though, and it is best to plan ahead. Work with the hotel staff, individually or even better in groups, to use the shuttle. As noted above, we will help organize groups for the shuttle for airport arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
To ask about the shuttle, either stop by the front desk of the hotel, or call +1 (608) 285-8000 and press 0 for the front desk. Explain that you are a guest at the hotel and ask if the shuttle is available for the number of people in your group; be clear about where you want to go from and to and at what time.
We will send the hotel our list of groups who would like the shuttle for airport trips, but it is still best for the leader of each group to check with the hotel anyway.
Walking¶
It is easy to walk in and around the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, with many Madison landmarks within a mile of the School and your hotel. Use a mapping app or ask us or your hotel for a map. In particular, State Street — which connects the Capitol Square with the UW campus — is full of great restaurants and shops and is worth walking along while you are here.
City of Madison Metro Bus Service¶
Many Madison Metro buses stop near the hotel and pass through the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Bus fare is $2.00, and if using a transfer ask the driver for a free transfer pass upon boarding.
Google Maps is a great resource for finding the best bus routes to use in Madison, giving multiple route options for each trip. Additionally, the Madison Metro Website provides a web interface to plan your trip.
Note
Bus routes stop running around ~11pm each day.
Taxis and Ride-Sharing Services¶
Both Lyft and Uber are active in Madison, or you can choose from our local taxi companies, such as Madison Taxi and Union Cab. We cannot recommend any particular option, but those are some options we know about.
Note
We cannot reimburse for any taxi or rideshare service beyond the ride to and from the airport.
Note
We will need receipts for any ride-share or taxi fare over $25.
Madison BCycle¶
Madison is a great city to bike in, and there is even a short-term bike rental system called BCycle. Bcycles are available throughout the city, including near the hotel and around campus.
Pricing for Bcycles can be found on their website and consist of several tiers.
Note
Unfortunately, we are not able to reimburse BCycle costs.