You may be able to have someone from your nationality club or the International Student Welcome Committee pick you up at the airport. Also, they may be able to arrange temporary housing for your first night. Contact your nationality club or the International Student Welcome Committee to see if they might be able to help you.

In the event that there is not a nationality club for your country, or if your nationality club is unable to help you, please refer to the following information.

If arriving by Airplane:

• Taxi - At Port Columbus Airport, follow the ground transportation signs near the baggage claim area. Taxis will be parked near the door. A taxi can also be called at (614) 444-4444 (Yellow Cab) or (614) 777-7777 (ACME Taxi). The fare to Ohio State is approximately $25 (+ tip of 10-15%). Ask about the fare before you get into the taxi. Payment in cash is required. Some taxis can accept Visa/MasterCard payments (ask the driver first).
  
  
• Bus - A special COTA bus (Bus# 52) runs between the Airport and the Ohio State campus only during the few days before the quarter and the few days after the quarter. COTA Route 52 (PDF) schedule.
  
  
• University Plaza Hotel – A free shuttle is sometimes available from the airport to this hotel (first-come, first-served basis). After arriving at Port Columbus International Airport, call the toll-free number (877) 677-5292 and see if the shuttle is available (the hours of operation are 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.). If it is, it will pick you up and take you to the hotel. If it is not available, you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel at a cost of about $25. When you check into the hotel, be sure to make a reservation at that time for the free shuttle to take you to the OSU campus the next morning.

If arriving by Car:

• From the Port Columbus International Airport: Take I-670 west to SR 315 north. Exit at Lane Avenue. Turn right. The Ohio State campus begins south of Lane Avenue.
  
  
• From the North: Take any major highway to I-270. Take I-270 to SR 315 south. Exit at Lane Avenue. Turn left. The Ohio State campus begins south of Lane Avenue.
  
  
• From the South: Take any major highway to I-71 north. Take I-71 north to SR 315 north. Exit at Lane Avenue. Turn right. The Ohio State campus begins south of Lane Avenue.
  
  
• From the West: Take any major highway to I-70 east. Take I-70 east to SR 315 north. Exit at Lane Avenue. Turn right. The Ohio State campus begins south of Lane Avenue.
  
  
• From the East: Take any major highway to I-70 west. Take I-70 west to SR 315 north. Exit at Lane Avenue. Turn right. The Ohio State campus begins south of Lane Avenue.

For more information on statewide weather and road conditions, call 1-888-2OH-ROAD or visit the Ohio Department of Transportation at www.dot.state.oh.us

For further information, please see www.mapquest.com.

The Office of International Affairs is located at:
100 Oxley Hall
1712 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1219