Travel & Lodging
Travel Information
We strongly urge you to use public transportation! Traffic in New York City is always near gridlock and parking is extremely difficult. Wear your sneakers or boots for easier travel. It is wise to carry your dress shoes (and for women, an extra pair of nylons) in a knapsack. Even though you may be planning to use another mode of transportation, still carry enough cash for a cab fare! Your destination is:
The American Management Association (AMA)
1601 Broadway (8th Floor)
New York, NY
Directions From:
Location: On the prestigious East Side of midtown Manhattan, in the heart of shopping, theaters, museums and New York's finest nightlife.
Transportation: Taxi, limousine and bus service available from Kennedy, La Guardia and Newark international airports.
Rail Transportation to NYC
Amtrak Trains arrive at Pennsylvania Station, 34th Street and 8th Avenue. Take a taxi to the AMA building (1601 Broadway; 8th Floor). Taxis are most easily found at the Madison Square Garden exit on 8th Avenue, which is about a one-block walk underground from where the trains come in. Any policeman will give you directions. The cost for the Taxi will be approx. $3.50 to $5.00.
Subways in NYC: The B,D, and E trains stop at Seventh Avenue and at 53rd Street (between 52nd and 53rd). The N and R trains stop at 57th and Seventh Avenue as well as 49th and Seventh Avenue. The tokens used on the subway are accepted on buses as well and are easier than coins. Bus fares are payable only in coins (no bills under any circumstances), so the best thing to do is to go to any one of the many underground subways stops and purchase 5 to 6 tokens. Do this first; it is much easier than fumbling around for change.
Air Transportation to NYC
Since many of you will travel a great distance, air transportation will be your only option. Unfortunately, air fare will vary considerably. Here are a few things you should consider.
Schedule your flight at least two weeks in advance. Scheduling flights well in advance will always net a lower fare. You should be able to schedule your fight as much as a month in advance.
TAXI Transportation to NYC
Taxis can be expensive. The ride in from LaGuardia Airport can take 30 to 45 minutes (depending on traffic and how crazy a driver you get) and will cost approximately $25. Even short rides of three or four blocks can cost $3.00 to $5.00 dollars. Whenever possible, try to arrange it so you can share the taxi fare with a fellow student.
Lodging Information
An excellent resource to find lodging information is Quikbook.com, an online hotel/lodging booking site.
Visit http://local.botw.org/New_York/New_York/ to find additional lodging and travel resources.
