Traveling to Bellingham via car? This page contains parking information and driving directions for our out-of-town UnConference visitors.
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General Parking and Pick-up / Drop-Off Information
Conference Parking in Lot 9G
If you will be bringing a vehicle to the UnConference, free parking will be available in the new Lot 9G off of 21st Street, behind the chemistry, biology, and science education (SMATE) buildings (GPS coordinates: 48.734990,-122.487684). This is also the most convenient drop-off and pick-up location if you are using a taxi or rideshare service. Signs will be posted on West College Way and 21st Street to direct vehicles.
Note that if all disability parking spaces are taken, vehicles with a state disability permit may occupy one or more adjacent unreserved parking spaces.
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Where else can I park?
Free parking on campus weekend of October 19
Parking will be free throughout campus this weekend due to Fall Family Weekend. Parking is permitted in all general parking lots, provided it is not a reserved space or marked as alumni only.
Lincoln Creek Park and Ride
Parking with shuttle service will be available at the Lincoln Creek Park and Ride (note that lots are unpaved gravel).
Downtown Bellingham street parking
Street parking is also free all day Saturday. If parking downtown, we recommend parking next to the downtown Bellingham bus terminal on Railroad Ave between East Champion Street and East Magnolia Street. There is a bus from the downtown station to WWU every 15 minutes. Click this link to see bus timetables.
Driving Directions
Driving directions from Northbound I-5, Southbound I-5, and the FourPoints by Sheraton are available below.