Travel and Accommodations

Location

Lafayette is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana.
We are on Interstate 10 between Houston, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana.
The population of the city is 124,467 and the population of the parish (county) is 250,000.

Lafayette Weather

Lafayette has a humid subtropical climate.
Early November is a great time to visit Lafayette, with pleasantly warm temperatures and sunny days being very common.
The highs in early November are typically around 78°F (26°C) and lows overnight are typically around 59°F (15°C).
The chance of a rainy day in early November is around 25%.

Travel

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

Visit this Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) web page for more information and reservations (opens in a new window.)

Lafayette Regional Airport is about 4 miles from the Hilton Garden Inn/Cajundome and 2.5 miles from the Double Tree Hotel.

City/Dixie Cab (337) 235-7515 (24 hours a day – Reservations not required).

Permitted Uber and Lyft drivers are allowed to pick up/drop off at the Airport, as well.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Visit this Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) web page for more information and reservations (opens in a new window.)

New Orleans Airport (MSY)

Visit this Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) web page for more information and reservations (opens in a new window)

Note that the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in Kenner which is about 13 miles from downtown New Orleans. Transportation from New Orleans to Lafayette is only by bus or train.

Union Station (train)

Visit this Amtrak (passenger train service) web page for more information and reservations (opens in a new window.)

The Amtrak (passenger train) station, Union Station, is located at 1001 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans.

The Sunset Limited provides service between Lafayette and New Orleans.

New Orleans to Lafayette (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday)
9:00 am (09:00) leave New Orleans - 12:24 pm (12:24) arrive Lafayette

Lafayette to New Orleans (Sunday, Wednesday, Friday)
5:15 pm (17:15) leave Lafayette - 9:40 pm (21:40) arrive New Orleans

Greyhound Bus Station

Visit this Greyhound (bus service) web page for more information and reservations (opens in a new window.)

The New Orleans Greyhound Station is located at 1001 Loyola Avenue (next to the train station).

Greyhound offers service between Lafayette and New Orleans. Greyhound also offers (on a limited schedule) service between the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Lafayette.

Lodging

The Juliet

Visit this The Juliet web page for more information and registration (opens in a new window.)
800 Jefferson St
Contact this hotel by phone at 337-230-5542
12–15 minute walk to campus with an additional 30-40 minute walk to the LITE center
This is located downtown and has restaurants, bars, coffee shops nearby.

Visa Information

International participants may require a B-1 (Business Visitor) visa, B-2 (Visitor) visa, or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) authorization under the Visa Waiver Program. Attendees are responsible for determining the appropriate visa type and applying well in advance of the conference.

Please consult the nearest US embassy or consulate for current requirements and please visit this US Department of State web site for more detailed information (opens in a new window.)

How do I obtain a visa to attend the conference?

The visa application process can take 8 months or more, so we encourage attendees from countries other than the United States to apply for visas as early as possible, but no later than 3 months before they wish to enter the United States. Please note that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States! Admission to the United States is determined by US Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry.

You may request a letter of invitation by contacting Kumer Das through this email link. Please include the name of the conference (AISC 2026), your full name as it appears on your passport, as well as your gender, date of birth, complete mailing address, passport number and country of issue, phone number, and email address. As noted above, a conference invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval. Furthermore, we are not able to contact US embassies in support of an individual attempting to gain entry into the US to attend the conference.