2008 AVP-USA Annual Gathering

May 22– May 26

Bellingham, Washington

Grounds Map of The Firs

GETTING HERE

…  By Air, by Land, by Rail      (OK: or, by Sea if you really want)

Fly to Bellingham (Recommended):

Flying to Bellingham is usually $110 (RT) more than flying to Seattle.  But, the shuttle from Seattle to Bellingham costs $70 (RT) and takes longer overall.  We'll pick you up at the airport (BLI). 
 

Bus or Train to Bellingham:

Greyhound and Amtrak stop in Bellingham, too.
 

Fly To Seattle:

Rent a car (2 hr drive), or take the Airporter Shuttle ($70 RT) from Sea-Tac airport in Seattle to Bellingham (comparable cost to a connecting flight to Bellingham: $110 RT).  They run hourly, but best to reserve on-line or call (866-235-5247) ahead for a reservation.  You are going to the VAL-U INN in Bellingham.  We'll pick you up from there.
 

Fly To Vancouver:

Airfare is usually more expensive. If you plan on visiting Vancouver, consider renting a car in Bellingham (1-1/4 hour drive + border delays).  Otherwise, there are 3 shuttle options:

Amtrak (Near airport & downtown: $13 one way): We'll pick you up at the Bellingham train station.

Greyhound ( downtown to downtown), or QuickShuttle ( airport to airport).  Both are $17-$23 one way.  We'll pick you up here at the bus stop.
 

Drive:

To The Firs Conference Center at 4605 Cable St.  Tel: (800) 765-3477.

From the south (Seattle), take the LAKEWAY EXIT from I-5.  Turn immediately right (south) on King St.  Proceed one block to the light at Lakeway Dr. Turn left (east).

From the north (Vancouver), take the LAKEWAY EXIT from I-5.  Turn left (east) on Lakeway Dr.

Proceed 3 mi. east on Lakeway Dr. to The Firs, 4605 Cable St. (on your left).

Note: Lakeway sneakily changes it's name to Cable just before reaching The Firs.  If you find yourself going down a fairly steep hill and your feet become wet, you are at the lake, and have gone a little too far.  Retrace your route back to the top of the hill.