Arrival and transportation during the conference

Getting to Midtown Manhattan from the Airportsthe City 

From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

·         AirTrain + Subway (Budget Option): Take the JFK AirTrain (https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train) to Jamaica Station ($8.50). From Jamaica, take the E train toward Manhattan. Exit at 34th St-Penn Station or 42nd St-Port Authority.

o  Cost: ~$11.50.

o  Time: 50–70 minutes.

·         AirTrain + LIRR (Fastest Rail): Take the AirTrain to Jamaica ($8.50), then transfer to the LIRR (https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road) to Grand Central or Penn Station.

o  Cost: ~$13.75–$15.75.

o  Time: 35–45 minutes.

·         Taxi/Rideshare: Yellow cabs have a flat fare from JFK to Manhattan. Uber is also a popular option for a similar price.

o  Cost: ~$70.00–$90.00 (plus tolls and tips).

o  Time: 45–75 minutes depending on traffic.

From LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

·         Free Shuttle + Subway: Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus (free) to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave station. Transfer to the F or M train which stops at 34th St-Herald Square (one block from the venue).

o  Cost: $3.00 (for subway entrance).

o  Time: 40–50 minutes.

·         Taxi/Rideshare:

o  Cost: ~$35.00–$50.00.

o  Time: 20–40 minutes.

From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

·         AirTrain + NJ Transit: Take the Newark AirTrain (https://www.newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train) to Newark Liberty Airport Station, then transfer to an (https://www.njtransit.com/) train to New York Penn Station.

o  Cost: ~$16.00–$18.00.

o  Time: 45–60 minutes.

·         Taxi/Rideshare:

o  Cost: ~$70.00–$100.00.

o  Time: 45–60 minutes.

 More info (to/from airports) at:

§  https://www.mta.info/guides/airports   
 

Navigating the City 

Recommendation: We strongly recommend using Google Maps for navigating the city's complex transit network. It is accurate and provides real-time information, including estimated time of arrival (ETA) and service disruptions or delays. It is the most reliable tool for checking which train to take and which exit to use when leaving large stations. As an additional tool, the official app from the metropolitan transport authority (MTA) is also available.

The MTA and OMNY System

As of 2026, New York City has fully transitioned to the (https://omny.info) contactless payment system. You no longer need a physical MetroCard. You can simply "tap and go" at any subway turnstile or bus using your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone (Apple Pay, Google Pay), or wearable device.

·         Standard Fare: $3.00 for a single subway or local bus ride.

·         Fare Capping: If you use the same payment method for 12 rides within a 7-day period, all subsequent rides for the rest of that week are free (capped at $35.00).

·         Transfers: Transfers between subways and buses are free for two hours after your initial tap.

More info at:

§  https://www.moveoutcleaningservicenyc.net/blog/how-does-the-nyc-subway-omny-tap-system-work-in-2026

§  https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01014

§  Buses map: https://www.mta.info/map/5391

§  Subway map: https://www.mta.info/map/5256