IEEE SoutheastCon 2007 Travel and Transit Information
Airport and Airline Information
The local airport serving the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area is Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airlines Serving Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- AirTran Airways
- American Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta
- JetBlue Airways
- Northwest Airlines
- US Airways
- United Air Lines
Rental Car Agencies at Richmond International Airport (RIC)
The following rental car agencies are located on the lower level of the RIC terminal building behind the escalators:
Taxi and Limousine Service at Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Taxi Service
Taxis currently under contract to the airport are available curbside, adjacent to the North Garage, from first flight departure to last flight arrival.
Sedan / Van Service
Groome Transportation sedans and vans are available curbside, adjacent to the North Garage, from first flight departure to last flight arrival.
Executive Limousine Service
Executive sedan/limousine service (CMC Limousine 1.804.360.2122) is available curbside from first flight departure to last flight arrival.
Pre-Arranged, Off-Airport Services
The following companies are authorized to offer limousine service on a pre-arranged basis at Richmond International Airport:
- Ambassador Limousine (1.434.973.5466)
- CALLTRANSPO (1.804.795.7099
- Carey VIP Chauffeured Services (1.757.220.1616)
- Celebrities International (1.804.674.5466)
- Classic Limousine Service (1.804.301.5690)
- Down Under Limousine (1.804.784.4024)
- In Style Limousine Ltd. (1.804.346.0900)
- James Limousine (1.804.273.1540)
- James River Bus Co. (1.804.342.7300)
- Luxury Limousine (1.804.271.9324)
- Martz Richmond (1.804.275.0300)
- Contributor’s Limousine Service (1.804 .644.0875)
- Personal Touch Sedan, Inc (1.804.746.7897)
- Prestige Limousine Service (1.757.874.7771)
- Ron's Luxury Car Service (1.804.837.9630)
- Regal Limousine, Inc. (1.757.565.2535)
- Richmond Sedan (1.804.399.1752)
- Stafford “Love” Limousine (1.804.355.5466)
- Stewarts Limousine (1.804.264.1129)
- TNT Limousine and Executive Sedan (1.804.270.2912)
- Tripp’s Travel (1.804.714.0075)
Business Services at Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Business Center
A teleconferencing center, conveniently located on the lower level of the Richard E. Byrd Terminal building, provides travelers with communication services including free internet Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi connections for laptop computers.
Wireless Internet Service
Free Wireless Internet Service is now available on the airport’s upper level
Ground Transit
Directions to Richmond Marriott from Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Hotel Direction: The hotel is located approximately 7 miles west of RIC Airport.
Driving Directions: Take Interstate 64 West to 5th Street Exit (Exit 190). Hotel is three blocks on left.
Estimated fare for taxi or airport van/limousine service: $16 USD (one way).
The Richmond Marriott does not provide shuttle service to or from the airport.
Directions to Richmond Marriott from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station (RVM)
Hotel Direction: The hotel is located approximately 0.8 mile (12 city blocks) northwest of RVM Station.
Directions: Travel East on E. Main Street for approximately 0.5 mile (7 blocks) to 7th Street. Turn right and head North on 7th Street for approximately 0.2 mile (3 blocks) to E. Broad Street. Turn left on E. Broad Street and travel approximately 0.1 mile (2 blocks) to E. Broad and 5th Streets. Hotel is on right.
Directions to Richmond Marriott from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station (RVR)
Some trains which serve the Richmond Staples Mill Road station do not stop in downtown Richmond.
Hotel Direction: The hotel is located approximately 7 miles southeast of RVR Station.
Directions: Travel southeast on Staples Mill Road for approximately 1.6 miles. Bear right into the I-64E entry ramp to Richmond. Travel 5.1 miles. Take the I-64E Exit 75 to Williamsburg/Norfolk. Travel 0.2 mile. Bear right onto the 3rd Street ramp to Coliseum/Downtown. Travel 0.1 mile. Continue to travel south on N. 3rd Street for 0.4 mile. Turn left at E. Broad Street and travel 0.1 mile (2 blocks). Hotel is on left.
Hotel Parking
Parking is available at a covered parking deck adjacent to the hotel (with access via skywalk).
On-site parking fee is $12 (USD) daily.
Valet parking is available at a rate of $15 (USD) daily.
Public Transit
GRTC Transit System
The Richmond Metropolitan Area is served by the GRTC Transit System. The Greater Richmond Transit Company offers public buses to the RIC Airport terminal, both train stations, and to the city, as well as other greater Richmond locations.
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