Auburn University
Auburn University and the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center are located in Auburn, Alabama (population 35,000), approximately 110 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia.Airport
Auburn is served by air through the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta.Driving Instructions from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport
Exit airport to Interstate-85 South towards Montgomery, Alabama. Follow I-85 South to Exit 51 in Alabama. Exit right onto U.S. Highway 29 North. Follow U.S. Highway 29 North for 3.4 miles (4.5 kilometers) to the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center, located on the right across the street from the Auburn University Library. All local hotels and motels are located on this street, which is locally named College Street.Time Zone Change and Driving Time
Local time in Auburn, Alabama (Central Time Zone) is one hour earlier than in Atlanta, Georgia (Eastern Time Zone). Driving time from the Atlanta Airport to the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.Dixie Excursion Shuttle Service
Shuttle service to and from the Atlanta airport may be arranged by calling Dixie Excursions at 1-800-322-5382 or (334) 887-6294. One-way fare is $20.00 and round trip fare is $40.00 (price subject to change without notice). Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled departure time. Payment is made directly to Dixie Excursions. Dixie Excursions is a private company not affiliated with Auburn University.Special Conference Shuttle Bus Service
In addition to the Dixie Excursions airport shuttle service, Auburn University will operate a special ADC/FCT 2001 shuttle service between the Atlanta airport and the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center. This service is available August 5, 6, 10 and 11 only. One-way fare is $20.00 and round trip fare is $40.00 and is payable to Auburn University. Advance reservations are required. If you anticipate using this special shuttle service, please complete the appropriate information on the registration form. Passengers without reservations will be accepted if space is available.Click the button to download the transportation registration form in MSWord format:
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Limited shuttle service may be provided between local hotels and the Dixon Conference Center. Most restaurants, stores, and campus buildings are within easy walking distance from the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center. A number of points of historical and cultural interest are located within a short drive of the Conference Center. Brochures and maps will be available at the Conference Desk. Light dress is recommended for outdoor activities during the ADC/FCT 2001 Conference in August.
