Getting Here
Starkville is located in the northeastern part of Mississippi. It is about a two-hour drive from Jackson, MS, a one-and-a-half-hour
drive from Tuscaloosa, AL, and a three-hour drive from Memphis, TN.
Nearby airports:
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport – GTR (Columbus, MS), 2 miles east of The Communiversity, 12 miles west of Columbus, and 17 miles east of Starkville. Delta has direct flights from Atlanta to GTR.
- Birmingham – Shuttlesworth International Airport – BHM (145 miles away from Starkville)
- Jackson – Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – JAN (126 miles away from Starkville)
- Memphis International Airport – MEM (182 miles away from Starkville).
Shuttle Service:
For flights into and out of GTR, there is a free shuttle service Monday through Saturday. More information can be found at
Golden Triangle Regional Airport Express.
- Shuttle will depart 30 minutes after flight arrival and will arrive at The Courtyard at Marriott 55 minutes after flight arrival.
- Shuttle will depart The Courtyard at Marriott 1 hour and 25 minutes before flight time.
- Shuttle will arrive at GTR 1 hour before flight time.
- Schedule will shift based on actual flight arrival times.
Staying Here
Reservations for discounted guest rooms must be received by the Hotel on or before 12:00 AM, Monday, May 22, 2023.
Hampton Inn - Group Code: CHHAVS
700 Highway 12, Starkville, Mississippi 39759
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Estimated Rates:
- $139/night for 2 Queen Beds, Fridge/Microwave, non-smoking
- $139/night for 1 King Bed, Fridge/Microwave, non-smoking
- $139/night for 2 Double Beds, Fridge/Microwave, non-smoking
Courtyard by Marriott
100 Mercantile Street, Starkville, Mississippi 39759
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Estimated Rates:
- From $149/night. Check Availability for accommodation options.