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Theory Group
Visitor Information

The Weinberg Theory Group is located on The University of Texas at Austin Campus in Robert Lee Moore Hall (known as "RLM"). A seventeen story 1970s monolith, RLM is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Speedway and Dean Keeton (a.k.a. 26th) Street. The administrator, Jan Duffy, is located in RLM 9.306. To get to her office, take one of the elevators to the 9th floor. Proceed in the direction of the freight elevator and take the right hall. Her office is the second (single) door on the right.
For maps, please see the UT Campus Maps page. The Theory Group is located on the North Campus in the Engineering Building cluster. If you are driving the parking garages on San Jacinto, Speedway, or 27th Streets are within a few blocks of RLM. State tax exemption cards for accommodations, as well as parking validation stickers, are available for Official University Visitors.


Contact Information

Phone Numbers
(512) 471 3898 [voice]
(512) 471 4888 [fax]
Mailing Address
Theory Group
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 Speedway, Stop C1608
Austin, TX 78712-1197


Travel Information

Transportation
When flying in you will arrive at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). The airport posts a list of all ground transportation options.
The best airport transporation is the Blue SuperShuttle (phone 800 851 4528 or 512 258 3826). They have an information desk on the baggage claim level at the airport.
There is also convenient Capital Metro bus service to and from the airport. The UT campus stop for the 100 Airport Flyer is on the south side of 23rd Street between the North entrance to Darrell K Royal Stadium and Robert Dedman Drive, a 15 to 20 minute walk from RLM. The fare is $1.50.
Cab rides between the airport and the UT campus area cost approximately $35 to $40.


Directions
Google Maps: ABIA to UT Campus
To get to the Bed & Breakfast locations from ABIA, take Airport Blvd to Martin Luther King Dr., then San Antonio to 22nd St.


Accommodations
For accommodations, we recommend the following locations, all within walking distance of (or a short bus ride from) the UT campus. You can make reservations for all of these accommodations online.

Bed & Breakfasts

Walking directions from the Bed & Breakfast locations to RLM.
The Austin Folk House
506 W. 22nd St.
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 472 6700 or (866) 472 6700
sylvia@austinfolkhouse.com
The Star of Texas Inn
611 W 22nd St. or
2109 Rio Grande St.
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477 9639 or (800) 995 6171
sylvia@austinfolkhouse.com


Hotels

Hotel Ella (Online Reservations)
1900 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 495 1800 or (800) 311 1619
info@atxhotels.com


Suite Hotels

These are within long walking distance or short bus ride from RLM.
Extended Stay America, Downtown 6th Street
600 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 457 9994
DTL@extendedstay.com

Located in Austin's entertainment district and close to many restaurants.

DoubleTree Guest Suites Austin
303 West 15th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478 7000 or (800) 222 TREE [800 222 8733]


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This page was last updated on 10 August 2015
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