VIII PAPS Annual Forum | 2007
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March 24th and 25th  |  Columbia University, New York City
 

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 BUYING YOUR FLIGHT

Flying from US to NYC:

Flying from Europe to NYC:

Remember that you'll get the cheap tickets if you book in advance!!!

 

LEAVING THE AIRPORT

NYC is served by 3 airports:

LA GUARDIA AIRPORT http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/laguardia.html
Journey time is generally 40-60 minutes.

Yellow Cab
Between $16-26 plus tolls (~$3) and tip.

Super Shuttle
http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/nyc.htm
Door to door service to anywhere in Manhattan.
Reservation from the airport to Manhatan is usually not required.
Upon arrival at the airport follow the signs to the ground transportation desk.
Fares range from $13 to $22 (plus tip) but please check before you board, so you know how much you will pay. Discounts are available for additional passengers in the same party.
Note: You need to make a reservation if you plan to use this service from Manhattan to the airport. Call 1-212-258-3826 giving at least 24hr advance notice, or ask the hotel concierge to arrange for your pick-up.

Public Transportation
The New York City subways and buses run to LaGuardia for $2 (note: you need this amount in change or Metrocard).
The easiest route is the M60 bus which picks you up at the airport and drops you off at 116th and Broadway in front of the gates of Columbia University. From here you can take a bus, taxi or subway to anywhere in Manhattan.
(Bus map: http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/manbus.pdf)
 
JFK AIRPORT
 http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jgtsfram.htm
Journey time is generally 1-2 hours.

Yellow Cab
Flat fare is $45 plus tolls (~$4) and tip.
Note: the fare from Manhattan to JFK is the ammount indicated on the meter.

Super Shuttle
See La Guardia above.

Public Transportation – AirTrain/Subway
http://www.airtrainjfk.com/airtrain/
Take AirTrain to connect to the following subways:
- the E subway at Jamaica Station
- the A subway at Howard Beach Station
(Subway map: http://mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm)
Fare: $5 to exit the AirTrain + $2 to access the subway.
 
NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
 http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/egtsfram.htm
Journey time is generally 1-2 hours.

Yellow Cab
Take the train, taxi fare is approximately $70...

Super Shuttle
See La Guardia above.

Public Transportation – AirTrain/Train
http://www.airtrainnewark.com/airtrainnewark/index.html
Take the AirTrain to Newark International Station and then change to Amtrak or NJ Transit train going to New York Penn Station at 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue. New York Penn Station is a major transportation hub offering connections from New York City Transit subways and buses.
Buy a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak ticket from Newark Airport Train Station, and that ticket covers both the NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak portion of your ride as well as the AirTrain portion.
Otherwise, the AirTrain costs $5.50 and the fare to NYC on Amtrak or NJ Transit is probably about the same.

 

 

Last updated: 04/02/2007
Corrections or suggestions: tiago@ucla.edu