New York City Seminar
NYC Travel and Visitor Information
NYC Seminar participants are responsible for arranging travel to and from New York as well as airport transfers. The following are suggestions to simplify your travel arrangements:
Flights to New York
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 2116 Guadalupe St, Austin 512-472-2900
Continental Airlines 1-800-523-3273
American Airlines 1-800-433-7300
Northwest Airlines 1-800-225-2525
United Airlines 1-800-864-8331
Delta Airlines 800-221-1212
Airports & Airport Transfers
New York is serviced by 3 main airports: LaGuardia (in Queens), JFK International (East Brooklyn) and Newark Liberty International (in New Jersey). The Doubletree Guest Suites is located in Midtown Manhattan at the corner of 47th St. & 7th Ave. All fares quoted below are accurate as of September 2, 2009.
From LaGuardia Airport to Midtown Manhattan:
Distance from hotel: 12 miles, Drive time: Approximately 40 minutes
Taxis can generally accommodate 3-4 people under a single charge, so in many instances this may be the least expensive option. Depending on traffic, $16-$26 plus tolls.
Shuttles - Super Shuttle Door-to-Door Service, $15 - $22/pp; New York Airport Service Express Bus (may not leave you near your hotel), $10-12/pp
From Newark Airport to Midtown Manhattan:
Distance from hotel: 13 miles, Driving not recommended
Train/Subway or Train/Taxi - This is the best Newark option as drive time is not a factor in the commute. At Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, take a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train to New York Penn Station. Train fare $15 ($5 surcharge if purchased on train). Connect from Penn Station to the NY Subway (fare $2), the closest stations to the hotel are Times Square (4 blocks), 50 St Station (4 blocks) - see NYC Subway; or you may decide to take a fast and inexpensive cab ride directly to the hotel.
From JFK Airport to Midtown Manhattan:
Distance from hotel: 15 miles, Drive time: Approximately 45 minutes
Taxi - Taxis can generally accommodate 3-4 people under a single charge. There is a $45 flat fee to anywhere in Manhattan, plus toll
Shuttles - Super Shuttle Door-to-Door Service, $15 - $19/pp; New York Airport Service Express Bus, $13/pp
Local Transportation & Resources
Official & Online Visitor's Information
NYCLink -The City's Office Web Site
Alliance for The Arts - The Alliance for the Arts serves the entire cultural community through research and advocacy and serves the public through cultural guides and calendars.
New York City's Official Visitor Information Center
Online City Guides
Time Out New York - Highly Recommended
Must See New York
The L Magazine
