Travel and Venue
Travel by Air
The closest airport is University Park Airport (SCE), located about 5 miles from downtown State College and Penn State Universit Park.
Major airlines like American and United provide service with connections through major hubs (Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C.).
Taxis, rideshare services (Uber/Lyft), and rental cars are available at the airport.
Travel by Car
From Philadelphia: Take I-76 West (Pennsylvania Turnpike), then I-283 North to I-322 West.
From Pittsburgh: Take I-376 East to US-22 East, then I-99 North to US-322 East.
From New York City: Take I-80 West, then US-220 South to US-322 West.
Parking garage is available throughout downtown and on campus.
Conference Venue and Host Hotel
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, located near Penn State’s campus in State College, offers over 300 comfortable guest rooms and extensive meeting facilities. With on-site dining, a fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service, it provides convenience and hospitality for conferences, events, and visitors to the University.
Shuttles are available from the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to Penn State University Park campus and nearby hotels.
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Other Hotels in the Area
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- asme.org/msec
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