50^th Annual Conference (2026)

April 16-18, 2026
Cleveland State University

Conference Location

Mather Mansion
2605 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Hotels

Comfort Inn

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square

1260 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44115
1-800-227-6963
Book under group name: AHEA Conference
Book online.
20 rooms reserved @ $135/night +17.5% tax,
Parking: $49/night with in/out privileges, $28/night without in/out access
Booking cutoff date: 19 March 2026
 

Transportation Options

Public Transit — RTA Red Line + Local Bus/Walk

• RTA Red Line (light rail) — The most affordable, commonly used option. From the airport’s lower‐level RTA/Airport Station, you can ride directly into downtown (Tower City or nearby). (Cleveland Airport)
• From there, depending on where on/near CSU you need to go, you may need a short walk or local bus — downtown-to-university-area logistics vary depending on time and final building.
• Time & Cost: ~25–30 minutes to downtown; fare typically ~$2.50–$3.00 one-way. (Rome2Rio)
• When it runs: Frequent — every ~15 minutes during much of the day. (riderta.com)
• Tip: This is usually the cheapest and most reliable option if you don’t have heavy luggage and are comfortable navigating a transit + walk/bus final leg.

🚖 Taxi / Ride-sharing (Uber / Lyft)

• Taxi or rideshare from the airport directly to CSU/downtown. Pick-up zones for taxi/ride-share are available at CLE. (Cleveland Airport)
• Time & Cost: Roughly 15–20 minutes drive under normal traffic; typical fare to downtown ~ US$30–45 depending on time of day and demand. (Rome2Rio)
• Good option if: you have luggage, arrive late, or prefer door-to-door convenience.

🚐 Shuttle Services / Private Vans / Black-Car Services

• There are shuttle services operating between CLE and downtown (or nearby downtown) — including shared vans or private van/towncar services. (Prime Time Shuttle)
• Cost: Typically more expensive than RTA but can be competitive with taxis depending on service type and how many people ride. (Prime Time Shuttle)
• When useful: If you have lots of luggage, traveling in a group, or want a pre-booked ride rather than figuring out taxis or transit.

🚗 Rental Car / Personal Vehicle / Driving

• If you prefer driving yourself — you can rent a car at CLE and drive to CSU or downtown. Parking and traffic management downtown apply. (The Cleveland Traveler)
• Time: Typically ~15–20 minutes driving from CLE to downtown under normal traffic. (Rome2Rio)
• When useful: If you plan to move around the region, need flexibility, or arrive outside transit-operating hours.

🔄 Mixed Approaches / Things to Know

• Some shuttle services or private-car companies may offer shared rides or flat-rate rides from CLE to downtown (or near CSU). (Prime Time Shuttle)
• If you choose public transit (RTA) + walk or local bus: confirm location of your final CSU building — “downtown” for CSU may require a short walk from the nearest station.
• Rideshare/taxi pickup zones are outside the baggage claim / ground-transportation area at CLE. (Case Western Reserve University)

✅. Recommendation

• If you’re traveling light: take the RTA Red Line — cheap, reliable, fairly quick.
• If you have lots of luggage or arrive late / want door-to-door: use rideshare / taxi / shuttle.
• If you need flexibility during your stay or plan side-trips: consider rental car or rideshare.