Getting to Cleveland
Know before you go! Destination Cleveland has put together this helpful guide to help you prepare for your travels to "The Land"! Tips on climate, how to get here, and more can be found by here: www.thisiscleveland.com/meetings/know-before-you-go
Think green! Consider taking the train (the Amtrak station is right beside the convention center), bus, or car/vanpooling.
Amtrak to Cleveland is super convenient - the train station is within a block of the Huntington Convention Center. The Lake Shore Limited line provides direct service to Cleveland from Boston, New York City, and Chicago. The Capitol Limited line provides service to Cleveland from Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and Chicago.
Driving? Consult our ride share Google sheet to find/offer a ride. Cleveland <10h drive from over 25 major US and Canadian cities!
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is serviced by most major airlines: www.clevelandairport.com/flight-information/airlines. From the airport, you can take the Red Line light rail to downtown Cleveland.
Think green! Consider taking the train (the Amtrak station is right beside the convention center), bus, or car/vanpooling.
Amtrak to Cleveland is super convenient - the train station is within a block of the Huntington Convention Center. The Lake Shore Limited line provides direct service to Cleveland from Boston, New York City, and Chicago. The Capitol Limited line provides service to Cleveland from Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and Chicago.
Driving? Consult our ride share Google sheet to find/offer a ride. Cleveland <10h drive from over 25 major US and Canadian cities!
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is serviced by most major airlines: www.clevelandairport.com/flight-information/airlines. From the airport, you can take the Red Line light rail to downtown Cleveland.
Getting around Cleveland
Once you're here, getting around is a breeze!
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority travel planner can be accessed here.
You can take the Rapid Transit System from the airport to downtown by taking the Red line and getting off at Tower City Center (same stop for the convention center and all conference hotels).
Map: www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/pdf/maps/System_Map_Rapid_Connect.pdf
To take transit from the airport directly to the dorms, use the travel planner above as there are several options.
Downtown Trolleys make it easy to get around: www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/pdf/maps/System_Map_Trolleys.pdf
The greater downtown area is serviced by Uber, Lyft, taxi services, bikeshare companies, and water taxis to both sides of the Cuyahoga River.
More local transport information, including bike share programs, can be found here.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority travel planner can be accessed here.
You can take the Rapid Transit System from the airport to downtown by taking the Red line and getting off at Tower City Center (same stop for the convention center and all conference hotels).
Map: www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/pdf/maps/System_Map_Rapid_Connect.pdf
To take transit from the airport directly to the dorms, use the travel planner above as there are several options.
Downtown Trolleys make it easy to get around: www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/pdf/maps/System_Map_Trolleys.pdf
The greater downtown area is serviced by Uber, Lyft, taxi services, bikeshare companies, and water taxis to both sides of the Cuyahoga River.
More local transport information, including bike share programs, can be found here.
Parking
Please see the accommodations page for hotel-specific parking.
In addition to metered parking, there are many parking garages near the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Please note, these garages are independently operated and rates are subject to change. Check here on Destination Cleveland for more information and a map of downtown Cleveland with parking options indicated.
Cleveland State University, a few minutes from the conference venue by public transport, has made parking permits available for Evolution 2022 attendees. These $50 parking permits are valid from June 23rd through June 29th at Prospect Garage, situated next to the dormitory accommodations (Euclid Commons). You can view a map of Cleveland State University that includes Euclid Commons and Prospect Garage. Permits are also available for those not staying at Euclid Commons and provide an affordable alternative to downtown/hotel parking. Click here for instructions on how to purchase a parking permit at CSU.
In addition to metered parking, there are many parking garages near the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Please note, these garages are independently operated and rates are subject to change. Check here on Destination Cleveland for more information and a map of downtown Cleveland with parking options indicated.
Cleveland State University, a few minutes from the conference venue by public transport, has made parking permits available for Evolution 2022 attendees. These $50 parking permits are valid from June 23rd through June 29th at Prospect Garage, situated next to the dormitory accommodations (Euclid Commons). You can view a map of Cleveland State University that includes Euclid Commons and Prospect Garage. Permits are also available for those not staying at Euclid Commons and provide an affordable alternative to downtown/hotel parking. Click here for instructions on how to purchase a parking permit at CSU.