We’ve compiled some helpful travel information as you plan your trip to #ADSA2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

International travelers, please review the options for obtaining a valid travel authorization to the United States.

Plan Your Transportation

  • Fly directly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is 20 minutes from downtown and the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center. Check the terminal guide before you arrive.
  • Prefer to drive? Centrally located, Raleigh is halfway between Florida and New York City, and is on I-40, which connects the east and west coasts of the United States.
  • Leaning toward a train or bus? Amtrak trains arrive at Raleigh Union Station, a short walk from the convention center, with connections to Charlotte, Washington, DC, New York, and many other destinations.
Getting Around Raleigh

Taxi and Rideshare Services

Public Bus Transportation

  • Raleigh is accessible from outside the region via Greyhound.
  • Within the area, the GoRaleigh, GoCary (formerly C-Tran), GoApex, and Wolfline bus systems provide riders with an extensive network of local routes.
  • The Research Triangle Region (Raleigh area, Durham, and Chapel Hill) is served by the GoTriangle bus service.

Bikes and Scooters

Not sure which travel option is best for you? Map out your options for free before you book

Apply for Travel Authorization if You’re Traveling to #ADSA2027 from Outside the United States

All international travelers joining us must have a valid travel authorization. Depending on the purpose of your trip to North Carolina, you can obtain a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

Need an invitation letter to facilitate your visa application? An invitation letter request form will be available soon, and you can reach out to request a letter from us directly if needed in the meantime. 

Please contact your nearest US embassy or consulate if you have questions or need assistance.

LATEST NEWS

The #ADSA2027 call for abstract submissions is open until February 9, 2027! Review the instructions and share your scientific work with a global audience of dairy scientists. 

Students: Consider entering the undergraduate or graduate student competitions as you submit your abstracts! 

Registration rates for #ADSA2027 are now posted, the hotel block is already open to ADSA members, and our travel information can help you plan your trip to Raleigh. 

International speakers and attendees: Visa processing can take months. Review our guidance on applying for travel authorization. 

Current ADSA members will be able to save on #ADSA2027 registration fees, making your membership ENTIRELY FREE! Be sure to join or renew for 2027 to save.

We will have a meeting app! You’ll be able to download the #ADSA2027 program online, via the ADSA app, or as a downloaded PDF.

ADSA will never contact you directly about booking a hotel room. If someone calls you about booking a hotel room, they are not from ADSA and are not a legitimate source for booking your hotel reservation.

Want to host an event at the meeting? Submit your event request for ADSA 2027 today.