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ACL @ Asbury 2018 - Riding the Circuits: Travel Information

Welcome to Asbury University in June 2018

Airports

 

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is located about 15 miles from the Asbury University campus. Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Airlines,  and United Airlines all fly into LEX. If you are renting a car at the airport and using GPS to get to campus, the address of the university is One Macklem Dr., Wilmore, KY 40390.

OTHER airports close by:

Louisville Airport (SDF) is conveniently located about 1.5 hours from Wilmore.   Major airlines fly there including Delta, United, American and Southwest.  Generally it is cheaper to fly here and rent a car.  

Cincinnati Airport (CVG) is also a quick drive away from Wilmore - about 1.5 hours.  Major airlines are AirCanada, American, Delta, United and Southwest.  Depending on the airline, it may also be cheaper to fly here and rent a car.

Ground Transportation

Several taxi companies provide service from the Blue Grass Airport. Meters typically begin at $2.50 with fares running approximately $2.50 per mile.

Lexington is also serviced by Lyft and Uber drivers.  Check to see if they will transport you to Wilmore.

The Blue Grass Airport also includes counters for the following rental car companies: Alamo, Avis Rent-A-Car, Budget Car Rental, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental.  See the Ground Transportation page on the airport website for additional information.

You may be able to take advantage of shuttle pooling with the Asbury Inn Shuttle.   They will transport you to the Asbury Inn, which is a short walk across the street to Asbury University.  More info here:   http://asburyinn.com/asbury-inn/shuttle-service/   

Sign up for sharing a ride here:  2018 ACL Conference - Airport Arrivals & Departures 

Directions from LEX to AU

Be careful at the Y intersection of US 68 and SR 29!   You are actually making a left turn against traffic that is coming around a curve.

Weather Information

The weather in June in Kentucky is hard to predict!  We may have storms and it is likely to be hot and humid.  We recommend you check the forecast prior to traveling. 

The Weather Channel Forecast

Intellicast Forecast

The Local Weather Forecast