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  ACCOMMODATIONS

In-Town Trolley Service
Pick-up and Drop-off from accommodations around town.

On-Campus Housing
On-campus is full and no longer available.  

Hotels in Chico
Best Western Heritage Inn
Days Inn
Deluxe Inn
The Grateful Bed 
Heritage Inn Express
Holiday Inn   
The Matador Motel
Motel 6  
Oxford Suites   
Super 8   
Town House Motel   
Vagabond Inn
 

When calling to reserve a room, mention the Evolution 2003 conference to receive conference rates.  To receive the conference rate, please call by the deadlines listed.

Transportation
Air Transportation To Chico
Shuttle Service & Car Rental
Driving to Chico
Train Service
Greyhound

Local Transportation
Bicycling (rentals) in Chico

Purchase Shuttle Transportation

 

 

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400 West First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0250  |  Phone: 530-898-6105  | 
rce@csuchico.edu
Copyright 2002 The California State University, CSU, Chico
Center for Regional and Continuing Education
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Trolley Schedule
Routes will run beginning June 20 and end on June 24.
Route times are as follows: 7 a.m.10 a.m., 12 p.m.2 p.m., and 5 p.m.10 p.m.

 

Trolley A ~ Repeats approximately every 55 minutes

Stop 1Best Western Heritage Inn

Stop 2Holiday Inn (will serve as Trolley Stop for Motel 6 & Super 7)

Stop 3Town House Motel

Stop 4Matador Inn

Stop 5The Grateful Bed

Stop 6University Village

Stop 7Bell Memorial Union at 2nd and Hazel Streets (at the city bus shelter)

returns to Stop 1Best Western Heritage Inn
 

Trolley B ~ Repeats approximately every 45 minutes

Stop 1Oxford Suites

Stop 2Heritage Inn Express (will serve as Trolley Stop for Days Inn)

Stop 3Vagabond Inn

Stop 4Mechoopda & Esken Halls

Stop 5Whitney Hall

Stop 6Bell Memorial Union at 2nd and Hazel Streets (at the city bus shelter)

returns to Stop 1Oxford Suites

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On-Campus Housing (full)

On-campus housing can be conveniently reserved when you register for the conference. 

On-campus housing offers convenience and a great location. Participants will be placed in Whitney Hall, Esken Hall, or Mechoopda Hall and will be accommodated from Thursday, June 19 through the night of Tuesday, June 24. The following prices include linens:

  Single Occupancy: $195
Double Occupancy: $165

Breakfast can be purchased on a daily basis for $5.  Complimentary continental breakfast will also be available at the conference site.

For detailed information about Whitney, Esken, and Mechoopda Halls, visit http://www.csuchico.edu/hfs/housing/halls.html.

Off-campus university housing is also available at University Village, conveniently located one mile from campus. Bathroom facilities are shared between two people and kitchen facilities are shared between four people. A pool, spa, and tennis courts are available at this site. With all single rooms the price per person, including linens, is $165 per person.

Visit University Village on the Web at http://www.csuchico.edu/hfs/housing/uv.html.

Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve university housing. The deadline to reserve a place is Monday, May 19. After that, space may be available on a limited basis. 
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Best Western Heritage Inn
25 Heritage Lane
phone: (530) 894-8600 or (800) 446-4291

  Deadline to Reserve: May 19, 2003
  Single Room Price: $63
Double Room Price: $69
  Suite Price: $79
Contact Name: Rick

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Days Inn    ( Walking Distance Foot Image, Evolution 2003, Evolution Conference, Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists, and American Society of Naturalists. Evolution 2003 Conference: June 20-24, 2003, California State University, Chico Walking distance to campus)
740 Broadway
phone: (530) 343-3286
fax: (530) 894-7864

  Deadline to Reserve: May 1, 2003
  Single Room Price: please call for rates
Double Room Price: please call for rates
Contact Name: Sam or Josephine

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Deluxe Inn   
2507 Esplanade
phone: (530) 342-8386

  Single Room Price: please call for rates
Double Room Price: please call for rates

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The Grateful Bed   No Vacancy
1462 Arcadian Avenue
phone: (530) 342-2464

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Heritage Inn Express    ( Walking Distance Foot Image, Evolution 2003, Evolution Conference, Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists, and American Society of Naturalists. Evolution 2003 Conference: June 20-24, 2003, California State University, Chico Walking distance to campus)
725 Broadway
phone: (530) 343-4527
fax: (530) 343-4940

  Deadline to Reserve: May 1, 2003
  Single Room Price: $60.30
Double Room Price: $75
  Suite Price: $95
  Contact Name: Beverly

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Holiday Inn   
685 Manzanita Court
phone: (530) 345-2491

  Deadline to Reserve: May 19, 2003
  Single Room Price: $85
Double Room Price: $91

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The Matador Motel
1934 Esplanade
phone: (530) 342-7543

  Deadline to Reserve: March 19, 2003
  Single Room Price: $42
Double Room Price: $61

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Motel 6    
665 Manzanita Court
phone: (530) 345-5500 or (800) 544-4866 (Ask for Aaron)
fax: 1-800-544-4866

  Deadline to Reserve: April 19, 2003
  Single Room Price: $44.99
Double Room Price: $44.99

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Oxford Suites   
2035 Business Lane
phone: (530) 899-9090 or (800) 870-7848

  Deadline to Reserve: May 19, 2003
  1-2 people $79 King bed, studio room with one bed
1-2 people $79 Two queen beds, studio room
1-2 people $85 Executive King bed suite
4 people $119 Family Suite, 2 king beds, 2 baths with sitting area

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Super 8  
655 Manzanita Court
phone: (530) 345-2533 or (877) 345-2533

  Deadline to Reserve: May 1, 2003
  Single Room Price: $54.99
Double Room Price: $59.99

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Town House Motel   
2231 Esplanade
phone: (530) 343-1621

  Deadline to Reserve: April 30, 2003
  Single Room Price: $45
Double Room Price: $59
Contact Name: Jay

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Vagabond Inn    ( Walking Distance Foot Image, Evolution 2003, Evolution Conference, Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists, and American Society of Naturalists. Evolution 2003 Conference: June 20-24, 2003, California State University, Chico Walking distance to campus)
630 Main Street
phone: (530) 895-1323

  Single Room Price: please call for rates
Double Room Price: please call for rates
Suite Price: please call for rates

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Air Transportation:

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getting to Chico. 



Option 1: United Express has several flights a day between Chico and San Francisco.  Visit United Airlines for flight times and prices.

Option 2: Sacramento International airport serves most major airlines and is an hour and thirty minutes from Chico by car.  Shuttle service will be available during the conference, see below.

Option 3: San Francisco International is a three-four hour drive
(depending on traffic), see below for driving directions.
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Shuttle Service & Car Rental:

The university will provide bus service from the Sacramento airport to Chico on June 19 and 20 and from Chico to Sacramento on June 24 and 25. When you register for the conference, please indicate if you want to take advantage of this service.  If you will not be arriving on these days a shuttle service between the Sacramento airport and Chico is available through Airport Transportation Service (530-891-1219). They run quite a few times a day, but reservations are required.

Purchase Shuttle Transportation

Tentative Bus Schedule:


June 19th
 

 Bus Schedule #1

1. Pick-up in Sacramento

121:30 p.m.

2. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 1:303 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Chico hotels 34 p.m.
4. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 45:30 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Sacramento 5:307 p.m.
6. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 78:30 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Chico hotels 8:309:30 p.m.
 

 Bus Schedule #2

1. Pick-up in Sacramento

1:303 p.m.

2. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 34:30 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Chico hotels 4:305:30 p.m.
4. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 5:307 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Sacramento 78:30 p.m.
6. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 8:3010 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Chico hotels 1011 p.m.
   

 Bus Schedule #3

1. Pick-up in Sacramento

34:30 p.m.

2. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 4:306 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Chico hotels 67 p.m.
4. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 78:30 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Sacramento 8:3010 p.m.
6. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 1011:30 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Chico hotels 11:3012:30 a.m.
 

June 20th
 

 Bus Schedule #1

1. Pick-up in Sacramento

121:30 p.m.

2. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 1:303 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Chico hotels 34 p.m.
4. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 45:30 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Sacramento 5:307 p.m.
6. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 78:30 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Chico hotels 8:309:30 p.m.
 

 Bus Schedule #2

1. Pick-up in Sacramento

1:303 p.m.

2. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 34:30 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Chico hotels 4:305:30 p.m.
4. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 5:307 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Sacramento 78:30 p.m.
6. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 8:3010 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Chico hotels 1011 p.m.
   


June 24th
 

 Bus Schedule #1

1. Pick-up in Chico

121 p.m.

2. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 12:30 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 2:303 p.m.
4. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 34:30 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Chico 4:305:30 p.m.
6. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 5:307 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 77:30 p.m.
 

 Bus Schedule #2

1. Pick-up in Chico

12 p.m.

2. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 23:30 p.m.
3. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 3:304 p.m.
4. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 45:30 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Chico 5:306:30 p.m.
6. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 6:308 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 88:30 p.m.
   


June 25th
 

 Bus Schedule #1

1. Pick-up in Chico

56 a.m.

2. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 67:30 a.m.
3. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 7:308 a.m.
4. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 89:30 a.m.
5. Pick-up in Chico 11:0012:00 p.m.
6. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 1:30-2:00 p.m.
 

 Bus Schedule #2

1. Pick-up in Chico

78 a.m.

2. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 89:30 a.m.
3. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 9:30-10 a.m.
4. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 1011:30 a.m.
5. Pick-up in Chico 1:002:00 p.m.
6. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 3:304:00 p.m.
 

 Bus Schedule #3

1. Pick-up in Chico

910:00 a.m.

2. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 10:0011:30 a.m.
3. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
4. Drive from Sacramento to Chico 121:30 p.m.
5. Pick-up in Chico 3-4:00 p.m.
6. Drive from Chico to Sacramento 45:30 p.m.
7. Drop-off at Sacramento Airport 5:306:00 p.m.
 
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Rental cars are available at San Francisco and Sacramento airports. Car rental agencies in Chico are Budget and Enterprise (both with Chico airport pickup), and Hertz and Avis located at the airport.
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Driving Directions to Chico:

From Sacramento Airport:
Follow the signs to I-5 south toward
Sacramento.
Approximately two miles from the airport, follow signs to Hwy. 99 north and 70 going to Marysville and Chico.  Where the road divides, follow the signs to Hwy. 99 north to Chico.  Once in Chico,
exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32 turning left onto East 8th St. to and through downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut St. Turn right on Chestnut St. and continue north for six blocks to West 2nd Street and the university.

From the San Francisco Airport:
Exit the airport, following the signs to US 101 north.  Merge onto I-80 East toward the Bay Bridge/Oakland.  Continue on I-80 East to Sacramento/Vallejo.  Merge onto I-505 north toward Redding/Winters.  Follow the signs to I-5 north. 
Turn east on Hwy. 32 in Orland, stay on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West 2nd St. Turn left on West 2nd St. and continue to Chestnut St. and the university.

From Interstate 5 driving north or south:

Turn east on Hwy. 32 in Orland, stay on Hwy. 32 into
Chico to West 2nd St. Turn left on West 2nd St. and continue to Chestnut St. and the university.

From Hwy. 99 going north to Chico:
Stay on Hwy. 99 north to Chico.  Exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32 turning left onto
East 8th St. to and through downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut St. Turn right on Chestnut St. and continue north for six blocks to West 2nd Street and the university.

From Hwy. 99 going south to Chico:
Take the East 1st Ave. exit and turn right. Go west to the Esplanade and turn left onto the Esplanade into downtown Chico and onto Broadway. Turn right on 2nd St. and go three blocks to Chestnut St. and the university.
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Train Service

AMTRAK and Greyhound Bus also have regular service into downtown Chico, although hours are limited. The AMTRAK train depot is located at West 5th and Orange Streets, telephone: 895-8000 or 800-872-7246. The train leaves twice daily at 3:06 AM southbound and 1:42 AM northbound. The San Joaquin is a combination train and bus ride that leaves Chico three times daily, all southbound at 9:25 AM, 11:55 AM and 3:30 PM. This service terminates in downtown Los Angeles. Contact the local travel agencies for details.
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Greyhound Service
Web site

The Greyhound bus depot is located at W. 5th & Orange Streets.
Call them for the schedule and current fares.
530-343-8266 or 1-800-231-2222
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Local Transportation in Chico and Butte County
Web site

Bus service is available through the Chico Area Transit Service (CATS) and Butte County Transit buses.  Bus schedules and maps will be available at the conference.
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Bicycling in Chico:

Chico is a very bicycle friendly town!  Chico is a convenient community for bicycling, as it is relatively flat and there are ample bike parking locations as well as bike lanes and bike paths throughout the community.  Virtually everything in town is bicycling distance (within 5 miles, but mostly within 2 miles).  Although bicycle riding through the core of the university campus is prohibited, there are convenient bicycle parking locations around the entire campus. Bicycles are to be parked and locked only in those areas designated for such parking and may not be locked to fences, trees, or in buildings. The University Police enforces the universitys regulations concerning bicycle riding and parking on the campus.
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Bicycle Rentals are available from the following downtown locations:

North Rim Adventure Sports:
E. 2nd St (just east of Main St.)

MonSat 106; Sun 114 
(
530) 342-2453
$25 per day for front suspension; $35 per day for full suspension

Sports Ltd
3rd & Main

Mon
Fri 99:30, Sat-Sun 10-6
(530) 894-1110
$1530 per day depending on bike

Campus Bicycles
4th and Main
M
Sat 96, Sun 116
(530) 345-2081
$35 per day; $20 per half day
any bike
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Home | Schedule | Exhibits | Symposia | Special Events | Location | Accommodations
Exhibitors Info| Registration Info | Planning Committee | Contact Info
Center for Regional and Continuing Education  |  California State University, Chico
400 West First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0250  |  Phone: 530-898-6105  | 
rce@csuchico.edu
Copyright 2002 The California State University, CSU, Chico
Center for Regional and Continuing Education
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