The Oxford ICSB is held at the Oxford Conference Center, located at 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655. When making your travel reservations, be aware that the closest airport to Oxford, MS is the Memphis International Airport (MEM). This is the airport to and from which the official shuttle services will run. Below you will find shuttle booking information, as well as driving directions. Please contact us if you have any questions!
Shuttle Info:
When coordinating your flights for the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB), please know that you should fly into the Memphis International Airport (MEM), which is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (65 miles) from The University of Mississippi. Please make sure to request a shuttle a minimum of 6-buisness days in advance of your scheduled flight.
Through the University of Mississippi, Division of Outreach, Office of Professional Development, Events and Services, you can reserve a shuttle to/from the Memphis International Airport. This is a fee-based service that operates under policies and procedures, so please be sure to read all the information prior to reserving a shuttle. You will need to go to the events & services webpage to read the policies and procedures including the hours of operation and payment information as well as fill our your shuttle request form. If you choose this service, please be sure to state that you are with the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals by writing “ICSB” in the notes section on the required shuttle request form. Please make sure you have submitted your shuttle requests by (3/16/2025)
Pricing (all prices are per person)
- $95.00 — One Way Shuttle
- $145.00 — Round Trip Shuttle
Popular rideshare apps include Lyft (https://www.lyft.com) and Uber (https://www.uber.com).
Rental Car Services at the Memphis International Airport can be found at: https://flymemphis.com/ground-transportation/.
*Travel Disclaimer
Due to ongoing complications with air travel, including the increased frequency in flight time changes, the Office of Professional Development, Events and Services may be unable accommodate some requests for changes in shuttle dates and times. We will do our best to accommodate as many flight changes as possible, however we have a finite amount of staff and resources, and cancelation is sometimes our only recourse. Please know this will only be done as a last option. As always, we are here to discuss any of your concerns and will communicate any changes with you as soon as possible if they may possibly affect your upcoming travel. *
Directions to the Oxford Conference Center
The Oxford Conference Center is located at the intersection of Hwy 7 and Sisk Ave, two exits north of the Hwy 6 and Hwy 7 interchange.
From the north or south on I-55: In Batesville, take Hwy 6E into Oxford. Take Hwy 7N toward Holly Springs, and take a right at the second exit, Sisk Ave. The Oxford Conference Center will be on your right.
From the north or south on Hwy 7: as you enter Oxford look for the Sisk Ave. exit. From the north turn left onto Sisk, cross under Hwy 7 and the Oxford Conference Center will be on your right. From the south, exit to the right and the Oxford Conference Center will be on your right.
From the east on Hwy 6: When you enter Oxford, take Hwy 7N toward Holly Springs. Take your second exit at Sisk Ave. and the Oxford Conference Center will be on the right.
