Travel Information

In view of recent changes to U.S. Immigration policy, it is important for non-U.S. passport holders to follow guidance (provided by APS) on obtaining visas to travel to the US. Foreign visitors should apply for visas 3-4 months in advance.

If needed, Invitation letters for some foreign visitors can be provided. Contact for letters of invitation:

Sydney Meshkov (meshkov_s@ligo.caltech.edu)
Julie Hiroto (hiroto_j@ligo.caltech.edu).

Due to the volatility of the U.S. policy, please check back to the APS and GWADW2018 web pages as the date of the meeting approaches.

Venue

Alyeska Resort
1000 Arlberg Ave
Girdwood, AK 99587
Ph: 800-880-3880 (toll-free) | 907-754-2111 (local)

Getting there

U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s air travel security rules remain in effect.

You'll likely arrive at the Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage. The simplest way to get to the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood is to rent a car. It's a 41-mi drive from ANC to the resort. Directions

Transportation to Alyeska from Anchorage Airport

Shuttleman provides the following special GWADW rates, which seem particularly suitable for 1-4 people. To access them, reserve and pay, on the website under "Special Requests", click "Service" and select the number of GWADW attendees and the type of service.

  • 1 GWADW attendee: $59 one way, $99 roundtrip
  • 2 GWADW attendees: $89 one way, $149 roundtrip
  • 3 GWADW attendees: $109 one way, $185 roundtrip
  • 4 GWADW attendees: $125 one way, $212 roundtrip
  • 5 GWADW attendees: $145 one way, $246 roundtrip
  • 6 GWADW attendees: $165 one way, $280 roundtrip

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