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Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, is the site of the 2008 International Diffuse Reflectance Conference.

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Flight Information for Conferees

Chambersburg does not have a local airport. However, several major international airports are within an easy 2-4 hour drive.

Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is closest, but is typically more expensive and with fewer flights. Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is typically the least expensive destination for domestic flights, while Washington Dulles International (IAD) has the greatest number of international flights. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is slightly farther, but has many flights (both international and domestic). Driving time from BWI or IAD to Wilson College is slightly less than two hours; for HRB, the time is a little more than one hour; for PHL, it is about three hours.

If you are planning to attend one of the Sunday short course, please try to arrive on Saturday, August 2nd before 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT = GMT - 5). If you are not attending a short course, then plan to arrive at your destination airport on Sunday August 3rd before 3 p.m., EDT.

Carpooling from the Airports

Because Chambersburg is not easily accessible using public transportation, the Conference has always tried to help coordinate carpooling from the airports, particularly for international guests and students. The IDRC 2008 Travel Coordinator, David Semmes (email), will attempt to match drivers and riders.

If you can provide transportation for other conferees, please complete the online ride donor form (click here). We will certainly honor any special circumstances or limitations in your availability.

Similarly, if you need transportation from an airport to Chambersburg, please complete the online ride request form (click here). If you have not already purchased your airline ticket, David can tell you when and where carpools may already be available.

If your trip requires you to spend the night in Baltimore, there are many convenient hotels. Click http://www.internationalairportguide.com/hotels/bwi_airport_hotels.html to find a complete listing.

International Travel Permission (Visas)

For those conferees coming from outside the United States, a visa may or may not be required. Most of the European countries, along with Australia, Japan and New Zealand, are on a waiver list. For exact details, please refer to the U.S. State Department's web page on this subject at the following link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html .

Directions to Wilson College

Interstate-81

From the North Follow 81 South. Take exit 16 in Pennsylvania (old exit 6/Route 30). Follow Route 30 West to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about one mile. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.

From the South Follow I-81 North. Take exit 14 (old exit 5/Route 316/Wayne Avenue) in Pennsylvania. Follow Route 316 (Wayne Avenue) West to Route 11 North. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about two miles. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.

Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76)

From the West Follow I-76 East. Take exit 189 (old exit 14/Willow Hill). Follow Route 75 South toward Fort Loudon. Then follow Route 30 East approximately 13 miles to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about one mile. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.

From the East Follow I-76 West. Take exit 226 (old exit 16/Carlisle/I-81). Follow I-81 South. Take exit 16 (old exit 6) in Pennsylvania (Route 30) to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about one mile. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.

Distances to Wilson College

Baltimore, MD………...97 miles
Boston, MA…………....445 miles
Cleveland, OH………....288 miles
Hagerstown, MD……....25 miles
Harrisburg, PA………...55 miles
Morgantown, WV……..159 miles
New York City, NY…...223 miles
Philadelphia, PA………159 miles
Pittsburgh, PA…………162 miles
Richmond, VA………...196 miles
Trenton, NJ……………180 miles
Washington, DC……….96 miles

Parking on Campus

Conferees can park in designated spaces on campus at no additional cost. Permits will be provided.

Rental Car Companies

By Bus from BWI Airport

At this time in mid spring, there is some consideration for arranging for a chartered van or bus to depart from BWI during the mid-afternoon of Sunday August 3rd. The one-way cost for this option is anticipated to be about $30. Further details will be available in late spring 2008.