Travel Information for 2026 Higher Education Summit

For those who need to include the Summit Agenda for travel authorization purposes,

 a tentative draft of the agenda has been posted to our main Summit page.

Gameplan to Student Success 

Dear FACRAO 2026 Attendee,

We are excited to welcome you to the FACRAO 2026 Conference in Jacksonville, Florida! To help you plan your trip, please review the travel information below.

Conference Location
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202

To receive the conference hotel rate, please log in to the FACRAO website to access the official booking link.

Nearest Airport

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
JAX is the primary airport serving the Jacksonville area and is located approximately 13 miles (about 20 minutes) from downtown.

Directions from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Downtown

By Car or Rideshare (Uber/Lyft/Taxi):
• Follow signs to I-95 South toward Downtown Jacksonville
• Continue on I-95 South for approximately 10 miles
• Take Exit 353B toward Downtown/Union Street
• Follow signs to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Estimated travel time: 18–25 minutes (traffic dependent)

Transportation Options

• Rideshare and Taxi: Widely available at JAX and throughout downtown
• Car Rentals: Available on-site at the airport
• Public Transit: JTA bus service is available from the airport to downtown (longer travel time)
• Hotel Shuttle: Please contact the hotel directly to inquire about shuttle availability

Driving to Jacksonville

Jacksonville is easily accessible via:
• I-95 (North–South)
• I-10 (East–West)

Parking is available at the conference hotel and in nearby downtown garages. Please check hotel parking rates in advance.

Hotel Accommodations

The host hotel for FACRAO 2026 is the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. We encourage attendees to book within the conference room block for preferred rates and convenient access to conference activities.

Helpful Travel Tips

• Allow extra time for airport and morning travel
• Consider booking transportation in advance during peak hours
• Keep your confirmation details handy when traveling

We look forward to welcoming you to Jacksonville and to an outstanding FACRAO 2026 experience. If you have any questions regarding travel or accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Warm regards,

Latisha McCray
FACRAO 2026 President

Get ready to suit up, step onto the court, and bring your A-game to Jacksonville. Together, we’ll draft the winning plays for our students’ futures!