Travel Information
Location
The 4th Global Congress on Sport and Christianity will be held at George W. Truett Theological Seminary on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas. Waco is conveniently located in Central Texas, approximately one hundred miles south of Dallas/Fort Worth and one hundred miles north of Austin along Interstate 35.
Transportation
In addition to the Waco Regional Airport, there are four major international airports and one regional airport to consider.
Major Airports (Airport distance to Truett Seminary)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW (110 miles / 177 km)
Dallas Love Field DAL (101 miles / 163 km)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS (111 miles / 179 km)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH (175 miles / 281 km)
Regional Airports (Airport distance to Truett Seminary)
Waco Regional Airport ACT (9 miles / 15 km)
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport GRK (68 miles / 110 km)
Transportation between airports, hotels, and campus must be arranged by the attendee. However, we are happy to answer any questions you might have and to provide additional information.
Visitors arriving at Waco's airport should verify whether their hotels provide shuttle service to that airport. The following rental car agencies serve Waco's airport. Please be sure to contact these companies in advance as availability is typically limited during conferences.
Avis Car Rental: (254) 756-1921
Enterprise: (254) 755-8324
From the Dallas airports (DFW or DAL), the Waco Streak provides scheduled airport shuttles several times daily. For more information, call 254-772-0430. Transportation from other airports outside Waco will require a rental vehicle.
Hotel Accommodations
A limited number of hotel rooms have been set aside at four Waco hotels for Global Congress attendees. We recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you have a room. If you prefer to book by phone, you can call any of these hotels and reference Global Congress on Sport and Christianity. If you prefer to book online, please follow the links below.
110 South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Building A, Waco, TX 76704 US
Rate: $134 / night (King Standard) or $164 / night (Double Queen Standard)
Nights available: July 30 – August 2 (checkout Aug. 3)
Booking link: Cambria Hotel - Global Congress on Sport and Christianity
110 South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Building B, Waco, TX 76704 US
Rate: $134 / night (King Standard) or $164 / night (Double Queen Standard)
Nights available: July 31 – August 2 (checkout Aug. 3)
Booking link: EVEN Hotel - Global Congress on Sport and Christianity
113 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76701 USA
Rate: $129 / night
Nights available: July 31 – August 2 (four rooms available July 30)
Booking link: Hilton Hotel - Global Congress on Sport and Christianity
101 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701 USA
Rates: $113 / night
Nights available: July 31 – August 2 (four rooms available July 30)
Booking link: Courtyard Marriot - Global Congress on Sport and Christianity
Additional Information
For more details about visiting Waco, please check out the Waco Heart of Texas website.
Questions?
Contact the Faith & Sports Institute by telephone at (254) 710-6087 or email at FSI@baylor.edu.