Logistics

Local logistics

Except where otherwise noted on the symposium schedule, all sessions will be held in the Ahmadieh Family Conference Hall (room 240) of the John Hope Franklin Center (street address: 2204 Erwin Rd).

Air travel

For guests flying in to Durham, RDU is the closest airport to Duke University. Travel from the airport by taxi/rideshare or rental car typically takes between 25 and 40 minutes, though this can vary due to rush hour traffic and construction.

Typical one-way fare for a taxi or rideshare from the airport to Duke is $40–$60 (before tip), depending on time of day.

Hotel information

The hotel has a shuttle for local transportation depending on driver and van availability. Inquire at the hotel front desk or concierge to confirm service times and range.

It is roughly a 15-minute walk from the hotel to the John Hope Franklin Center. Sidewalks are available the length of the route, though it does require crossing active train tracks. Please exercise caution when walking.

Walking directions from the Hilton Garden Inn to the John Hope Franklin Center

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Internet

Duke University is part of the global eduroam network. Visitors from other universities should check with their home institution to make sure their devices are properly configured in advance to connect to eduroam.

Visitors without access to eduroam can also make use of the free “Duke Visitor” wi-fi network while on campus.

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Getting around

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are another option for local transportation. Metered taxis are uncommon in Durham, except at the airport.

On campus, Duke provides a bus network that serves specific destinations. Visitors can ride these buses for free to access various parts of campus and adjacent areas in Durham. A Duke ID is not needed.

To travel further afield, public transit is available. GoDurham buses are fare-free through June 2026; GoTriangle buses that come to Durham from Raleigh and Chapel Hill offer a $5 daily pass. Discounts are available for university faculty and staff as well as seniors and those with disabilities. Advance registration may be needed to take advantage of discounted fares. All public buses in the Triangle make use of the contactless Umo app.

Parking on campus for all non-Duke affiliates is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in select spaces next to the John Hope Franklin Center, which uses the BlueSpot hourly parking system (lot ID: TRNT). Parking in all visitor spaces costs $2 per hour.

Duke regularly enforces its parking regulations via tickets (and sometimes towing), so we encourage visitors to plan accordingly. Any specific questions about parking can be sent to APSI staff.

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Dining

Meals listed on the schedule are provided to conference speakers. All other meals are at participants’ own discretion. For your convenience, APSI has developed a custom map featuring recommendations for dining around Durham.

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