Conference Travel and Accommodations

The Center for Cartoon Studies is located in the village of White River Junction, Vermont, in the region of the Upper Valley (NH/VT) including the Dartmouth College community.

Airports

  • Logan International Airport, Boston, MA [Airport code: BOS]
    About 2 to 2 1/2 hours’ drive from Hanover, NH
    massport.com/logan-airport
  • Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH [Airport code: MHT]
    About 1 1/2 hours away from Hanover, NH
    flymanchester.com/
  • Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT [Airport code: BTV]
    About 1 1/2 hours away from Hanover, NH
    btv.aero
  • Bradley International Airport [Airport code: BDL]
    Hartford, Ct. (BDL) About 150 miles, or 2.5 hours driving time, from campus
    bradleyairport.com
  • Lebanon Airport, Lebanon, NH [Airport code: LEB]
    About a 15-minute drive from Hanover, NH
    flyleb.com/

 

Car Rental

All airports provide car rental service. Please check with airports for a complete list of rental agencies.

 

Bus

  • Dartmouth Coach bus service runs between Boston’s Logan Airport and Hanover or Lebanon, NH, with nine trips daily. You can reach the Dartmouth Coach office at (603) 448-2800 (local) or (800) 637-0123 (outside New Hampshire). Normal business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The answering service will provide limited information during non-business hours.
  • Greyhound Bus provides transportation from Burlington International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), to White River Junction.

 

Amtrak

The Amtrak Vermonter line travels from NYC to White River Junction (WRJ). The WRJ station is located downtown, a few steps from The Center for Cartoon Studies.  Call (800) USA-RAIL for schedule and price information or visit their Web site at: amtrak.com/

 

Local Transportation

  • Advance Transit: Local Bus Service (Monday – Friday service only). Advanced Transit is a free public commuter bus service covering towns in the Upper Valley area including Hanover, Lebanon, West Lebanon,  in New Hampshire and White River Junction, Norwich in Vermont. Service hours vary by destination, but generally run from 6 am until 6:45 pm Monday through Friday with no service on the weekends.
  • Conference partner hotel Marriott and Element offer hotel shuttle service. Confirm your shuttle service needs the hotel.
  • TAXI SERVICE
    • Big Yellow Taxi Hanover, NH & Vermont
      (802) 281-8294 – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call People Movers
      (603) 643-8294- After hours call dispatch
    • P&P’s Twin State Taxi
      (802) 295-7878
      Serves the entire Upper Valley.
  • UBER

 

Hotels

Area hotels offering Comics and Medicine conference guest rates:

 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

White River Junction, Vermont  • (802) 299-2700
ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

  • Special room rates at $119 are available for conference attendees. Limited availability.
  • Complimentary Self Parking Available
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Free wifi
  • Fitness Center
  • Make a reservation! Use group code: CCS

 

Marriott Courtyard Hanover/Lebanon

10 Morgan Drive,  Lebanon  NH • (603) 643-5600 
marriott.com

  • Special room rates at $139/night are available for conference attendees.
  • LEB Airport shuttle service, on request, complimentary
  • Located across from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Complimentary shuttle service
  • Complimentary on-site parking
  • Fitness center, indoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business center
  • Make a reservation!

The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard Hanover Lebanon provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. This Hanover NH hotel features our new lobby with inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax in, free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard™. The highlight of our new lobby experience is The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.™which provides guests with healthy food and beverage offerings in the morning and evening dinner service with cocktails. This hotel near downtown Hanover is also conveniently located across from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. We offer complimentary shuttle service, a well equipped fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. A 24-hour business center and boarding pass printing service is also available. Your stay at Courtyard Hanover Lebanon is sure to be more comfortable, more productive and more enjoyable than ever before!

 

Element Hanover/Lebanon

25 Foothill Street. Lebanon, NH  • (603) 448-5000
  • Special room rates at $139/night are available for conference attendees.
  • Complimentary Breakfast and Evening Receptions
  • Free Wi-fi
  • Indoor pool and fitness center
  • Business center
  • Complimentary shuttle service within 10 miles
  • Make a reservation!

Discover the best of the Upper Valley from the comfort of Element Hanover – Lebanon, which offers complimentary shuttle service within a 10-mile radius. Admire the history, arts, theatre, and museums of Dartmouth College and other nearby attractions.

State-of-the-art fitness center, refreshing pool, and healthy food options all help you be at your best. Bright and open multi-purpose public spaces are inspiring settings for work, play, socializing, and unwinding. Open-flow guest rooms are designed to meet all your needs, with fully-equipped kitchens, the signature Heavenly® Bed, and more, all thoughtfully arranged to rejuvenate you for work or play.

 

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