Located on the western tip of Lake Superior, the city of Duluth, Minnesota receives over 3.5 million visitors annually.

Aerial Lift Bridge - Photo: DCVB

Duluth's many attractions and recreational opportunities make the city a popular vacation destination throughout the year, particularly during the summer months. Conference attendees are advised to make travel and lodging arrangements early to avoid any reservation conflicts.

Airlines

Conference participants may choose to fly directly into Duluth, or may fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul, located three hours from Duluth by car. Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines are offering discounted rates for participants traveling to the SCB meeting.

Northwest Airlines flies into the Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis-St. Paul, where connections can be made with other national and international carriers. The following WorldFile codes apply to travel from anywhere in North America, Europe, Asia or Africa.

Chiquamegon Bay, Lake Superior - Photo: Karen Holland

For travel via Northwest or their affiliate, KLM, refer to one of the following WorldFile codes.

North America WorldFile #: NYRWZ ( click here for terms)

Europe/Asia/Africa WorldFile #: RBAJA (click here for terms)

For travel to Minneapolis-St. Paul from South America via Continental Airlines, refer to the following Reference and Z codes.

South America Reference #: V89HT7 (click here for terms)
Z code: ZVAA

Northwest Airlines Meeting Services Reservations
Toll Free: 1-800-328-1111

Continental Airlines Meeting Works Reservations
Toll Free: 1-800-468-7022

Participants located outside the toll free zone may wish to contact their local travel agency or the nearest Northwest / KLM or Continental Airlines reservation office.

Travel Agency

For assistance in reserving flights, hotels or car rentals, contact:

Duluth Travel Agency
Skywalk Level
219 West 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802 USA
Toll Free: 1-800-827-7954
Fax: 218-727-3838
E-mail: earl.duluth.travel@wspan.com

Taxi Services

Several companies offer taxi service in the Duluth area. No taxis are based at the airport, so you will need to call from the airport to request pick-up if none are available. The airport is located approximately 10 minutes from downtown Duluth hotels, and the taxi fare will be approximately $15 - $20. The companies listed below are provided for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement of the service.

Gooseberry Falls - Photo: Minnesota Sea Grant

Allied Taxicab
218-722-3311

Diamond Taxi
218-727-8868

Yellow Cab
218-727-1515

Car Rental

Several car rental agencies operate in the Duluth area. The companies listed below are provided for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement of the service.

Avis
Airport Desk: 218-727-7233
Toll Free: 1-800-831-2847

Budget
Airport Desk: 218-727-7685
Toll Free: 1-800-527-0700

Hertz
Airport Desk: 218-722-7418
Toll Free: 1-800-654-3131

National
Airport Desk: 218-727-7426
Toll Free: 1-800-227-7368

Enterprise
(No airport desk. Company representative will meet customer at airport.)
Duluth: 218-722-5800
Toll Free: 1-800-736-8222

Visa Arrangements

A valid passport is necessary to enter the United States of America. Due to international agreements, some countries also require a visa. All international participants should verify the specific requirements with foreign affairs authorities in their country or with U.S. embassies or consulates. To view a list of U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, click here.