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| TRAVEL INFORMATION
Columbia University (campus map) (Google Maps), is located on Broadway and 116th Street in Manhattan (Morningside Heights), New York. All conference activities will take place in Kent Hall.
The most convenient form of transportation within New York City and to the Morningside campus generally is public transportation. Traffic congestion is one obstacle to driving to campus, and parking is another; in the Morningside Heights area parking is in very short supply. There is no parking available on campus. Below is general information on public transportation to the Morningside campus, public transportation to and from airports and rail connections, and driving directions and parking information. Specific websites and phone numbers are listed as well.
New York City Public Transportation to the Morningside Campus
Five bus lines (M4, M5, M11, M60, M104) and one subway line (the No.1 local) serve the Columbia neighborhood. The M60 bus is a direct link between campus and LaGuardia Airport.
The No. 1 subway trains stop at the 116th Street and Broadway subway station.
The M4, M60, and M104 stop at the 116th Street and Broadway bus stops.
The M11 stops at the 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue bus stops.
If you travel via the IRT express trains Nos. 2 and 3, which follow a different route and do not stop at Columbia, be certain to transfer at 96th Street to the No.1 or 9 local.
Train or Bus
Trains to New York arrive at Grand Central Station or Pennsylvania Station, while buses stop at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, where a visitor can take either public transportation or a taxi north to the campus.
Airports
For visitors coming into LaGuardia, Kennedy, or Newark airports, taxi service is available to the campus (about $20 from LaGuardia, at least $40 from Kennedy), and there is bus service to Grand Central Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Bus service directly from LaGuardia airport to Columbia, the M60 city bus, is also available. Airport-specific information follows:
From La Guardia Airport
Metro Transit Authority (MTA). A great option if you will be traveling light, the Transit Authority runs M60 bus service from La Guardia right past Columbia University along Broadway and down to 110th St. At only $2.00, the M60 is the least expensive transportation option between Manhattan and La Guardia. Please note that you will need exact change, a metrocard (purchasable in most subway stations). Taking a taxi from La Guardia will cost approximately $15 + toll + tip.
Car service is another transportation option. You will need to call ahead of time to schedule a pick-up. It is advisable to accept a ride only from a driver carrying a sign with your name on it. While we cannot endorse any specific company, the following are estimates of the cost of car service from La Guardia to Morningside Heights. Please note that tolls, tips and parking are not included in the cost.
Carmel Car Service: $25.00 Shuttle service by Super Shuttle runs a van service all day. Pick-up time is every 20 to 30 minutes and varies with the terminal. The travel time is approximately 45-60 minutes. There is no need to reserve a place on the shuttle; you can place a courtesy call at ground transportation to alert a representative (look for the blue van). Passengers can be dropped off in Morningside Heights. The cost is approximately $15-$19 one-way.
From JFK Airport
Airtran Monorail and subway: Take Airtran monorail (stops at all JFK terminals) to the Howard Beach Subway Station, where you can board the "A" subway line. Take this all the way to the "59th St / Columbus Circle" stop in Manhattan. Transfer to the 1/9 uptown train and get off at "116th St / Columbia University" stop. Subway fare is $2.00. Airtran fare is $5. Travel time is approximately 60-75 minutes from JFK to mid-Manhattan. See below for website links.
An alternative is to take the "A" subway further north to 125th Street in Manhattan. From 125th, you can catch the M60 or M11 bus into Morningside Heights. In this weather, however, waiting outside for a bus is less than ideal. Taxi: $45 + toll + tip. Car service is another transportation option. You will need to call ahead of time to schedule a pick-up. It is advisable to accept a ride only from a driver carrying a sign with your name on it. While we cannot endorse any specific company, the following are estimates of the cost of car service from JFK to Morningside Heights. Please note that tolls, tips and parking are not included in the cost.
Carmel Car Service: $35.00 Shuttle service by Super Shuttle runs a van service all day. Pick-up time is every 20 to 30 minutes and varies with the terminal. The travel time is approximately 45-60 minutes. There is no need to reserve a place on the shuttle; you can place a courtesy call at ground transportation to alert a representative (look for the blue van). Passengers can be dropped off in Morningside Heights. The cost is approximately $19 one-way.
From Newark Airport
Olympic Trails Airport Express offers shuttles from Newark Airport to drop-off sites at Penn Station (New York Hotel), Grand Central Station and Port Authority all day. It takes approximately 20 minutes and the bus leaves every 30 minutes until 8:30am and then 20 minutes thereafter. The cost is $10. Upon arrival in Manhattan, you can take a taxi, subway, or bus to Columbia University.
New Jersey Transit has two lines that service the Newark International Airport: The North Jersey Coast Line and the North East Corridor Line. A one-way adult ticket (including the AirTrain) is $11.55 from Newark to Penn Station. The AirTrain runs frequently during peak periods and every 15-20 minutes during off-peak hours, the AirTrain takes you from your terminal to the Newark International Airport Station. Taxi: $45 + toll + tip. Car Service: You will need to call ahead of time to schedule a pick-up. It is advisable to accept a ride only from a driver carrying a sign with your name on it. While we cannot endorse any specific company, the following are estimates of the cost of car service from Newark to Morningside Heights. Please note that tolls, tips and parking are not included in the cost.
Carmel Car Service: $39.00
Public Transportation Contact Numbers
Trains:
AMTRAK 800-872-7245
Long Island Railroad 718-217-5477 Metro North 212-532-4900 New Jersey Transit 973-762-5100 Path Trains (Port Authority) 800-234-7284 Staten Island Railway 718-966-7478
Subway/Buses/Airport monorail:
Subway Map
Airtran JFK NYC Public Transport (General) 718-330-1234 Port Authority Bus Terminal Info. 212-564-8484 Greyhound/ Trailways Bus Lines 800-231-2222 Peter Pan Buses 800-343-9999
Car Service:
(call ahead of time to reserve; we do not endorse any particular company)
Carmel Car Service: Local: 212-666-6666 Toll free: 800-922-7635 Tel-Aviv Car Service: Local: 212-777-7777 Toll free: 800-222-9888
Shuttle Service:
Travel by Car
The Columbia campus on Morningside Heights is located at Broadway and 116th Street in Manhattan.
By Car from the North:
Take the New York Thruway (I-87) or the New England Thruway (I-95) south to the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) in the direction of the George Washington Bridge. Take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (the last exit before the bridge). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and Riverside Drive and follow the directions from Riverside Dr. and 95th Street.
By Car from South or West:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge. As you cross the bridge, take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south. Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and Riverside Drive and follow the directions from Riverside Dr. and 95th Street.
By Car from Long Island:
Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway west to the Cross Island Parkway north. Cross the Throgs Neck Bridge onto the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95 south) and Proceed as in "By Car from the North."
By Car from the New York Airports:
LaGuardia: Take the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough Bridge to Manhattan. Follow 125th St across Manhattan 12 blocks to Broadway, which is under an elevated subway structure. Left onto Broadway, to 116th St. Kennedy: Take the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) to the Whitestone Bridge and across. Get onto I-95 south and follow the directions above under "By Car from the North." Newark: Follow directions under "By Car from the South or West."
From Riverside Drive and West 95th Street:
Go north on Riverside Drive to 116th Street. Turn right and go two blocks to Broadway and the University's main gate. Please note that the main gate is not open to traffic.
Parking
Street parking is limited in Morningside Heights. Parking garages, particularly those close to campus, also are likely to reach capacity quickly. Information on garages in the Morningside Heights area is provided below:
Oliantha Garage
E & B Operating
HRF Operating
West 108th Street Parking Garage
GGMC Parking
GMC
GMC
NOHAR Repair
MTP
Edison Parking Corporation
Riverside Church Garage
HOTEL, HOSTEL, GUEST HOUSE INFORMATION
Area University-Related Guest Houses
International House
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York
The New York Buddhist Church Youth Hostels
International Student Center
International New York Hostel
Gershwin Hotel NY
Candy Hostel Hotels
The following listing of hotels on Manhattan's Upper West Side is provided to assist your search for accommodations, but does not serve as a recommendation of these establishments by the conference organizers.
Empire Hotel
Excelsior Hotel
Gershwin Hotel NY
Hotel Beacon
Hotel Belleclaire
Hotel Newton
Hotel Lucerne
Mayflower Hotel
Milburn Hotel |
