Where to Stay in Harrisonburg
We’ve partnered with local hotels to offer discounted rates for Summit attendees. Book early to ensure availability during this high-demand summer week.
| Hotel | Distance to JMU | Avg. Rate/Night | Booking Link |
| Hotel Madison | 2.2 miles | $110 | Book Now through June 21st for the Group Rate |
| Residence Inn | 0.6 miles | $129 | Book Now through June 21st for the Group Rate |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 0.8 miles | $139 | Book Now through June 10th for the Group Rate |
| Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Harrisonburg | 0.5 | $109 | Book Now through June 30th for the Group Rate |
Lodging Notes
- Book early to beat the peak summer demand
- Mention “Virginia Clean Cities” when booking to receive the group rate at the above hotels.
- Other lodging options: AirBnb, Massanutten and VRBO rentals available nearby
Transportation
- Event will be held at the Atlantic Union Bank Center
- Free on-campus parking passes available
- Nearby airports: Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD), Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO)
How to get to the Expo
Crewz Carpool service – Join up with other like-minded advanced transportation enthusiasts and share a ride! – https://crewz.co/event/maats2026
Virginia Breeze Bus – The Valley Flyer, Highland Rhythm and Tidewater Current routes can drop you off at Godwin Hall on JMU’s campus, just a short walk or Uber away from your hotel and the Atlantic Union Bank Center! https://virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov/
Amtrak – provide passenger rail service to Staunton, Virginia, which is a $1 bus ride via the BRITE Bus to Harrisonburg
Amtrak to Staunton, VA
https://www.amtrak.com/
BRITE bus – Take the Blue Ridge Community College Shuttle from the Staunton Train station to Godwin Hall transit hub
https://www.britebus.org/bus-routes/blue-ridge-community-college-shuttle/
Coming from the North? Follow I-81 S to US-33 E/E Market St in Harrisonburg. Take exit 247 A from I-81 S. Follow US-33 East to University Blvd. Take a right onto University Blvd. Continue for 1.5 miles to the Ballard Parking Deck. Take a right onto Jeff Bourne Way to enter parking deck.
Coming from the South? Due to anticipated construction, Follow I-81 N to US-33 E/E Market St in Harrisonburg. Take exit 247A from I-81 N. Follow US-33 East to University Blvd. Take a right onto University Blvd. Continue for 1.5 miles to the Ballard Parking Deck. Take a right onto Jeff Bourne Way to enter parking deck.
Header photo courtesy of FAMartin
