Travel & Housing
Housing in Columbus
For discounted rates on all of our available hotels, book your stay through our official housing housing partner, Connections Housing. Connections Housing is the only approved, official housing vendor for USITT25. We understand that unauthorized housing companies may contact you and advertise cheaper rates or may imply or claim an affiliation with the event. Unfortunately, some past attendees have fallen prey to these companies and were unable to recuperate the money they spent on rooms that did not exist. If you are contacted by any company that is NOT Connections Housing, contact us here.
To book your stay, click here!
View list of pirating companies provided by Connections Housing
How Do I Get to The Greater Columbus Convention Center?
The Greater Columbus Convention Center address is:
400 – 500 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
From I-70 on the East (Wheeling)
Take I-70 West to East Mound Street. Take Exit 101B from I-70 W Continue on E Mound St. Take S 4th to Nationwide BLVD The Turn right onto N High St
From I-71 on the North (Cleveland)
Take I-71 South Travel West on I-670 “109-A” Take Exit “4-B” to the Greater Columbus Convention Center
Or
Take I-71 South to the Spring Street Exit Travel West on Spring Street to Fourth Street Head North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard Turn Left onto Nationwide Boulevard
From I-71 on the South (Cincinnati)
Take I-71 North to I-70 East Travel on I-70 East to the Fourth Street Exit Head North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard Turn Left onto Nationwide Boulevard
From I-70 on the West (Indianapolis)
Take I-70 East to the Fourth Street Exit Head North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard Turn Left onto Nationwide Boulevard
From the John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Take I-670 West Exit at “4-B” to the Greater Columbus Convention Center
Transportation Around Columbus
Just a one-day drive from nearly half of the U.S. population, John Glenn Columbus International Airport is just 10 minutes from downtown. Whether you prefer transportation that is on demand, on a fixed route, or on your own schedule, getting to and around Columbus is easy and accessible.
View the Experience Columbus transportation guide here for more information.
Ride Share Services
Rideshare apps are the most reliable way to get around Columbus. We recommend downloading the apps before you arrive so you can grab a ride from the airport!
Scooter and Bike Rentals
Looking to quickly zip from one place to another? Cut down your walking time by renting a bike or scooter from any of these providers. Follow the links to download their respective apps and rent your set of wheels!
Cogo Bike Share
Cogo Bikes can be rented via the Lyft app. Check out their website for station locations and more information!
Bird Scooters and Bikes
Bird scooters and bikes can be rented with the Bird app.
Lime Scooters
You'll find green Lime scooters all over Columbus, ready and waiting for you! Download their app to start riding today.
Spin Scooters
Spin Scooters can be rented with the Spin app.
Parking Garages
Click here to purchase advanced parking
Advanced parking can be purchased online. This will guarantee you a space at your selected parking facility. Please note if pre-purchased parking isn’t available, you can still view our real-time parking availability for all of our parking facilities at this link!
Ohio Center Garage
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
400 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
GPS directional address Ohio Center Way
*Height clearance: 8’2″
South Garage
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
50 E Nationwide Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43215
*Height clearance: 6’4″
Goodale Garage
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
70 East Goodale Street
Columbus, OH 43215
*Height clearance: 8’2″
Vine Garage
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
37 Vine Street
Columbus, OH 43215
*Height clearance: 7’6″
North Surface Lot
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
50 E Goodale Street
Columbus, OH 43215
East Surface Lot
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
80 East Nationwide Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43215
Battelle Grand Loading Dock
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
500 N. 3rd St.
Columbus, OH 43215
GPS directional address Ohio Center Way
North Facility Loading Dock
Standard Event Parking Rate: $20.00*
23 Convention Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
*Rates subject to change
