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Getting to Zimfest

Zimfest 2023 will take place on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis. Corvallis is in northwestern Oregon, 90 minutes south of Portland and 45 minutes north of Eugene; about 10 minutes from Interstate 5.

Driving Directions to Zimfest at OSU

From Interstate 5 (in Either Direction)

  • Take exit 228 for OR-34/Corvallis-Lebanon, and turn west toward Corvallis
  • Continue west along OR-34 for 10.0 miles, crossing a bridge across the Willamette River as you enter Corvallis
  • Turn left at NW 4th Street, then continue for 0.4 miles
  • Turn right at SW Jefferson Avenue, then continue 0.5 miles toward campus
  • Park in a Zone B parking lot (see the Zimfest Map and read about parking passes)

Alternate Route From Interstate 5 (in Either Direction)

Because of heavy traffic in downtown Corvallis, this route will sometimes be better.

  • Take exit 228 for OR-34/Corvallis-Lebanon, and turn west toward Corvallis
  • Continue west along OR-34 for 9.6 miles
  • Turn left at Hwy 34 West/Corvallis-Newport Hwy (sign says to Philomath/Junction City), then continue for 1.4 miles
  • Turn right at SW 15th St, then continue for 0.5 miles
  • Turn right at SW Jefferson Way; McNary Hall will be on your right
  • Park in a Zone B parking lot (see the Zimfest Map and read about parking passes)

Arriving By Air

Flights are available to Portland International Airport (PDX) and Eugene Airport (EUG). Generally, flights are less expensive and more frequent at Portland. These airlines serve Eugene: Alaska, Allegiant, American, Avelo, Delta, Southwest and United.

Coming From the Eugene Airport

Update: Good news! Groome Transportation recently started scheduled shuttle van service between the Eugene Airport and Corvallis. There are 8 trips daily in each direction, $29 one-way between the Eugene Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis on the OSU campus. Book online or phone 877-693-3785.

There is no public transit bus service from the Eugene Airport. You can take Uber, Lyft, a taxi service, or Sunshine Limo. Some hotel shuttles are available (see Eugene Airport Ground Transportation).

Shuttles from the Portland Airport to Zimfest

Groome Transportation operates scheduled shuttle van service between PDX and Corvallis. There are 16 trips daily in each direction, $49 one-way between PDX and the Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis on the OSU campus (or Courtyard Marriott). Book online or phone 877-693-3785.

Several companies operate Portland Airport shuttles on-demand (with no fixed schedule or destination) that will take you directly to Oregon State University. Most of these services have cars and/or mini-vans, and charge $120 to $220 per one-way trip, plus $5 to $20 per passenger, plus tip. Contact them for further details and to reserve your shuttle. (If you book a shuttle and have space for more passengers, you may want to post on the Zimfest Ride Board to lower the cost per person.)

Other Portland Airport Transportation Options

Arriving By Train

Amtrak trains stop in Albany, Oregon, just 12 miles from Zimfest. Amtrak provides connecting bus service between Albany station (ALY) and OSU McNary Hall (CVO). The Coast Starlight runs once daily in each direction between Seattle and Los Angeles. Amtrak Cascades operates four trains daily in each direction between Seattle and Eugene, including some trips from Vancouver, B.C. (plus some buses from Vancouver and Portland). See the Amtrak Trip Planner.

Corvallis Transit

Corvallis Transit System (CTS) is a free! (fareless!) public transit service. Three bus routes stop on Jefferson Way in front of McNary Hall, and five bus routes stop along Monroe Avenue just north of McNary Field.

Downtown Corvallis Transit Center at 5th Street and Monroe Ave is a 10-minute walk from Zimfest.

The Beaver Bus is OSU’s free campus shuttle system, available to everyone. During the summer, the Central Route operates Mon-Fri, 7 AM–7 PM, about every 15 minutes, in a counter-clockwise loop, stopping across the street from McNary Hall.

Taxi Services