Intra-Atmo’ Travel

Salt Lake City International Airport (IATA: SLC), 776 North
Terminal Drive, +1 801 575-2
400 (toll free: +1 800-595-2442). Located on the western edge of the city. It serves as Delta Air Lines mid-country hub, with nearly 300 daily departures for Delta alone. The Utah Transit Authority offers both light rail and bus service from the airport. Fare is $2.50 each way, and the ride takes 15-20 minutes. Note that the bus service ends in the early evening. The last light rail departure leaves around 11:30p, and at 8:00p on Sundays. Some downtown hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. A taxi will cost $15-$20 from the airport to downtown.

Airport #2. Located to the southwest of the city in West Jordan, this serves as a regional airport for smaller, private aircraft.

• ProTrans Transportation, (877) 255-2631‎ 24 hours/day. Airport Transportation service that provides SUV’s with 4WD that will transport you from Salt Lake City International Airport to Salt Lake City & Park City ski resorts.

Other regional airports include Provo Municipal Airport and the Ogden-Hinckley Municipal Airport, but these primarily serve private craft. Limited airline service is available.

Driving

Interstate 80 slices through the city east-to-west, passing the airport and meeting Interstate 15 west of Downtown. I-80 continues east into the Wasatch Mountains and eventually Wyoming (this route can be closed due to winter weather), and west across the desert to Nevada. I-15 slices through the city and its suburbs north-to-south down the center of the valley, providing access across the entire Wasatch Front, reaching St. George and eventually Las Vegas far to the south and entering eastern Idaho to the north.

Interstate 215 provides a loop around the city, providing access to many of its suburbs and running near the airport. U.S. Highway 89 enters from the north parallel to I-15. The new Legacy Parkway runs parallel to I-15 from the north and connects to I-215, providing an alternative to travel into/out of Davis County. Otherwise, there are few routes into the valley due to geographic constraints, although all of the suburbs fit nicely into the grid system of Salt Lake City. Traffic jams are relatively rare, although they can occur, especially along I-15 during rush hour.

Bus Transportation

• Greyhound, 300 South 600 W (Salt Lake Intermodal Hub), +1 801 355-9579.
• The Utah Transit Authority (UTA), +1 801 743-3882. Operates an extensive bus system all across the Wasatch Front, so you can easily and readily reach Salt Lake City by public transportation from almost anywhere along the Wasatch Front.

The Train Job

Amtrak, 340 S 600 W (Salt Lake Intermodal Hub). Salt Lake City is served by the California Zephyr, Amtrak‘s Chicago-San Francisco train. The westbound train (#5) arrives daily at 11PM and departs at 11:30PM; the eastbound train (#6) arrives daily at 3:05AM and departs at 3:35AM.

FrontRunner. A commuter rail line running between Pleasant View (just north of Ogden), the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub, and Provo city. Service currently runs every half-hour on weekdays and every hour on Saturdays. One-way fares range from $2.50-5.50 depending on how far you travel.

Planning
The 2016 Browncoat Ball Team wants to help you make it to the Shindig. Check out the Travel Forum to carpool, share hotel rooms or otherwise make attending a little easier – and more fun! (Please use common sense to avoid any Reavers!)

What to Pack

• Don’t forget your bathing suit!
• Have a bike and can bring it?  You might want it! (And bike lock – local Reavers eat bikes so lock it up!!)
• Sunscreen and medications as needed.

The Ball itself is Black Tie preferred. Check out Shindig for Ensemble Inspiration to come up with your best outfit to mix and mingle with the hoity toity of the Shindig. For those who want a little more guidance, check out No-Sew Costuming, How to Dress Like a Companion, or how to create Thrifty Ensembles.  Of course, no matter what you wear, you will be most welcome!

What to Tell Us

Have a food allergy?  Let us know.  Depending on the allergy we can leave it off the menu entirely.  Otherwise we can at least let you know what buffet items to avoid.

Have a medical issue that might strike?  Let us know.  If something befalls you, it’s good to hit the scene aware.  If you’re prone to seizures, low blood sugar or anything else feel free to let us know.  Staff understand the chain of command will come for them if they release your medical information to anyone other than an EMT.  We can be discreet, but we want you to have the best time ever, so let’s keep you safe!

Do you need something?  Want to rent a bike?   Really craving soda bread?  Who knows what answers we might have – find a crew member for information.