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UPDATE *When making reservations with Capitol Aeroporter be sure to mention that you are with the GAL, and you will get a discounted rate. |
TRAVELING TO TACOMA
Tacoma is easily accessible by car, Amtrak, bus, and plane (SeaTac International Airport is a 45 minute drive from PLU).
There are several options available to reach PLU from the airport. Shuttle service directly from SeaTac to PLU is provided on a reservation basis by Capital Aeroporter* (800-962-3579) 48 hour advanced reservations required ($40 + fuel surcharge per person roundtrip), last shuttle leaves the airport at 10:55PM PST, or the Shuttle Express 800-487-7433 (WA) 800-324-9227 (nationwide)($35 one way per person, 24 hr. service), and there is also express Metro bus service from SeaTac to the south end of Tacoma. Car rental is another option.
Amtrak and Greyhound are located in downtown Tacoma and connect with PLU by local bus (Pierce Transit) or taxi.
If you are driving, you can easily reach PLU (located in the suburb of Parkland just south of Tacoma) via Interstate 5 (click here for directions).
OUR CONVENTION SITE
This will be our seventh convention at Pacific Lutheran University, which is located close to Guild headquarters, and has received the most favorable reviews from our members.
Western Washington has a mild summer climate, with temperatures usually in the 70s, and comfortable humidity. We suggest you bring a light jacket or sweater for the possible cool evening. Rain is not unusual in early July.