Travel Oregon | photo by Dylan VanWeelden
YOU'VE PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS AND NOW IT'S TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO OREGON!
VISAS
Foreign nationals traveling to the United States for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 can gain entry into the U.S. in a variety of ways. Some will be required to obtain a visa, while citizens of certain countries will qualify for an ESTA under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). For individual country requirements, all foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. should check with their embassy or consulate. find more information on visa requirements here.
AIRPORT & ARRIVALS
Eugene Airport (EUG) is a regional domestic airport and the second-largest airport in the State of Oregon, serving the greater Eugene and Lane County area. Nonstop service includes Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Palm Springs, and Phoenix-Mesa. Connections to anywhere in the world are available through six airlines operating at EUG, including Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Portland International Airport (PDX) is the largest airport in the State of Oregon and is located 120 miles (193 km) north of Eugene. PDX has direct flights and connections to most major airports throughout the United States, and non-stop international flights to Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the Netherlands. As the event draws near more information regarding airports and arrivals will be provided.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A wide variety of hotel and accommodation options are available in the greater Eugene/Springfield area with flexible rates and quality. Most options are within a 10–15 minute commute of the venue and several are accessible by walking or public transportation. Accommodation options are also available within a 60-minute commute radius along the I-5 and coastal corridors. Further afield, the metropolitan areas of Salem and Portland provide additional opportunities for accommodations. The competition schedule has been designed to enable people to base themselves up to 90 minutes away to benefit from a wider choice of hotels. As the event draws near, Travel Lane County, the local tourism bureau, has created this accommodations platform to help you plan your trip!
