NYC Seminar
NYC Travel and Visitor Information
NYC Seminar participants are responsible for arranging travel to and from New York City as well as airport transfers. The following are suggestions to simplify your travel arrangements:
Flights to New York City
Discounted flights are available from a variety of resources, including student focused travel agents with in-person customer service, discount travel websites and airline websites, where you can often find great web fares.
STA Travel in Austin – 2116 Guadalupe Street (512) 472-2900
American Airlines 1-800-433-7300
Continental Airlines 1-800-523-3273
Delta Airlines 1-800-221-1212
JetBlue Airways 1-800-538-2583
Southwest Airlines 1-800-435-9792
United Airlines 1-800-241-6522
US Airways 1-800-428-4322
Airports & Airport Transfers
New York is serviced by three main airports: LaGuardia (8 miles from Midtown Manhattan), JFK International (15 miles from Midtown Manhattan) and Newark Liberty International (in Newark, NJ – 14 miles from Midtown Manhattan). The Omni Berkshire Place Hotel is located in Midtown Manhattan at 21 East 52nd Street at Madison Avenue.
From LaGuardia Airport to Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (10 miles)
Transportation options from the airport (http://www.panynj.gov/airports/lga-ground-transportation.html):
Taxi Service: approximately $35-$45 one way
Shuttle Service: to Grand Central Station then a taxi to the hotel – approximately $16 one way per person
From JFK Airport to Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (18 miles)
Transportation options from the airport (http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-ground-transportation.html):
Taxi Service: approximately $45 one way + tips & tolls
Shuttle Service: to Grand Central Station then a taxi to the hotel – approximately $18 one way per person
From Newark Liberty International Airport to Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (17 miles)
Transportation options from the airport (http://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-ground-transportation.html):
Taxi Service: approximately $65 one way + tips & tolls
Shuttle Service: to Grand Central Station then a taxi to the hotel – approximately $18 one way per person
Local Transportation & Resources
Official & Online Visitor's Information
NYC.gov - The Official New York City Web Site
NYC The Official Guide - Official New York City Guide.
Online City Guides
Time Out New York - Highly Recommended
New York Magazine
