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Arrival day is on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Meet the group at New Yorker Hotel in New York
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, November 13, 2026 in New York at New Yorker Hotel
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 17 miles .
Concierge Club
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 6314331275
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Note: There are no airport 'shuttles' in NYC. This car service offers preferred service and pricing for Road Scholars. Call John for rates at number listed and let him know you're traveling with Road Scholar. Prices quoted are all-in rates - no hidden fees added later. New congestion surcharge included in quote. Tip should be paid in cash to driver; 20% is customary.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 17 miles .
Carmel Car & Limo Service
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8666666666
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Note: There are no airport 'shuttles' in NYC. This is a car service. Call for rates. NOTE: In addition to base rate quoted, additional fees based on trip distance and duration including taxes, tolls and various surcharges may apply. Final total cost may be quite a bit higher than initial quote. Driver tip is not included in final cost. Call to reserve 24 hours in ADVANCE. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 17 miles .
NYC Taxi
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Unless noted otherwise Taxi FARE DEPENDS ON TRAFFIC! Airport Fee for pick up at JFK going to Manhattan: $1.25 (does not apply going the other direction) Flat Fee for trips between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in either direction: $70 Plus 50 cents MTA State Surcharge. Plus $1.00 Improvement Surcharge. $5.00 rush hour surcharge (4pm to 8pm weekdays, excluding legal holidays). Plus New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (Yellow Taxi) or $2.75 (Green Taxi) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street. (Our hotels are within this zone) Plus any tolls. Plus discretionary tips. The on-screen rate message should read "Rate #2- JFK Airport."
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New Yorker Hotel
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 80 minutes (approx) .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 17 miles .
MTA/LIRR Commuter Rail
Public Transportation
Cost: $16.50 (off-peak) or $19.50 (peak). Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
FROM JFK Terminals Take AirTrain ($8.25) to Jamaica. Use a credit card with a chip to pay the fare via the OMNY system. At Jamaica Station transfer to the LIRR commuter rail to PENN STATION. The fare for this train is separate from the Airtrain and varies: $8.25 off-peak; $11.25 peak. Weekends are off-peak. Purchase your ticket at one of the kiosks in the station before boarding the train. The train will bring you directly into Penn Station. Exit out to 8th Avenue. The New Yorker is only a few blocks away at 34th & 8th Avenue. Easy walking distance.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
Carmel Car & Limo Service
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8666666666
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Note: There are no airport 'shuttles' in NYC. This is a car service. Call for rates. NOTE: In addition to base rate quoted, additional fees based on trip distance and duration including taxes, tolls and various surcharges may apply. Final total cost may be quite a bit higher than initial quote. Driver tip is not included in final cost. Call to reserve 24 hours in ADVANCE. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
Concierge Club
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 6314331275
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Note: There are no airport 'shuttles' in NYC. This car service offers preferred service and pricing for Road Scholars. Call John for rates at number listed and let him know you're traveling with Road Scholar. Prices quoted are all-in rates - no hidden fees added later. New congestion surcharge included in quote. Tip should be paid in cash to driver; 20% is customary.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
NYC Taxi
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Unless noted otherwise Taxi FARE DEPENDS ON TRAFFIC! Trips to/from LaGuardia Airport are charged the standard metered fare, plus a $5.00 surcharge and all other applicable surcharges. $3.00 initial charge. Plus 70 cents per 1/5 mile when traveling above 12mph or per 60 seconds in slow traffic or when vehicle is stopped. Plus 50 cents MTA State Surcharge for all trips that end in New York City. Plus $1.00 Improvement Surcharge. Plus $1.00 overnight surcharge 8pm to 6am. Plus $2.50 rush hour surcharge from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays, excluding holidays. Plus New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (Yellow Taxi) or $2.75 (Green Taxi) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street. Our hotels are in this zone. Plus any tolls. Plus discretionary tips. There is no charge for extra passengers, luggage or bags, or paying by credit card. The on-screen rate message should read: "Rate #01 – Standard City Rate." Make sure to always take your receipt.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to NYH
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
MTA
Public Transportation
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Take Q70 bus to Roosevelt Avenue station. Tap any chip-enhanced credit card on the OMNY reader to pay $2.90 fare. Transfer to the “E” Subway train Manhattan Bound/DOWNTOWN to “34th Street/Penn Station.” Be sure to use the the same card when transferring to the subway and the system will recognize it as a free transfer.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 16 miles .
NJ Transit
Public Transportation
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
From Newark Airport Follow signs from baggage claim area to the AirTrain monorail direct to Newark Airport Station. Take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station. This is normally the final stop on the train. Penn Station is undergoing a massive renovation - follow exit signs for 8th Avenue. The hotel has an enormous sign fronting on 8th Avenue at 34th Street - it is just a block or two away, depending on which exit you emerge from. Walk in the direction of the traffic and you will see the hotel sign. Purchase ticket from NJ Transit kiosk in airport. Senior Fare: $11.25, Regular Fare: $15.25 (subject to change.)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 16 miles .
Carmel Car & Limo Service
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8666666666
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Note: There are no airport 'shuttles' in NYC. This is a car service. Call for rates. NOTE: In addition to base rate quoted, additional fees based on trip distance and duration including taxes, tolls and various surcharges may apply. Final total cost may be quite a bit higher than initial quote. Driver tip is not included in final cost. Call to reserve 24 hours in ADVANCE. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 16 miles .
Concierge Club
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 6314331275
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Note: There are no airport 'shuttles' in NYC. This car service offers preferred service and pricing for Road Scholars. Call John for rates at number listed and let him know you're traveling with Road Scholar. Prices quoted are all-in rates - no hidden fees added later. New congestion surcharge included in quote. Tip should be paid in cash to driver; 20% is customary.
Arrival day is on 11/8/2026.
Meet the group at New Yorker Hotel in New York.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, November 13, 2026 in New York at New Yorker Hotel.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Station: Penn Station
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 0.5 miles .
NYC Taxi
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Exit at the corner of 33rd Street and 8th Avenue heading north towards 34th Street. The New Yorker Hotel will be on the left. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the station.
Station: Grand Central Terminal
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .
NYC Taxi
Taxi
Cost: Please check Metro North website rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Arrival day is on 11/8/2026.
Meet the group at New Yorker Hotel in New York.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, November 13, 2026 in New York at New Yorker Hotel.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
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FROM NEW JERSEY
Take the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan. Follow the signs to 34th Street. Turn left on 34th Street. Turn left on Eighth Avenue.
FROM THE NORTHEAST
I-95 to I-278 West Exit 6B toward Triboro Bridge Exit toward "RANDALLS-WARDS ISLANDS/MANHATTAN/FDR DRIVE" Merge onto Triboro Bridge Merge onto FDR Drive Exit #8 toward I-495/MIDTOWN TUNNEL/East 34th Street Right onto 34th Street, proceed to 8th Avenue
FROM THE EAST
I-495 to Midtown Tunnel Exit East 34th Street Right onto 34th Street proceed to 8th Avenue
Arrival day is on 11/8/2026.
Meet the group at New Yorker Hotel in New York.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, November 13, 2026 in New York at New Yorker Hotel.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Port Authority Bus Terminal
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .
NYC Taxi
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
If walking, exit to 8th Ave and head south to 34th Street.