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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in New York at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 11:00 Noon hotel check-out.
JFK to Hampton Inn
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 80 mins (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 tap & 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. Only weekday Rush Hour is 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 hotel is approx. 10 blocks away straight up 8th Avenue and right onto 41st Street (220 W41st). It's a 10-15 minute walk, depending on pace, or taxis can be hailed on 8th Avenue.
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 .
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 .
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."
LaGuardia Airport - LGA to Hampton Inn
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
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 “42nd Street/Port Authority.” Be sure to use the the same card when transferring to the subway and the system will recognize it as a free transfer.
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.
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.
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) to Hampton
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5-2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 14 miles .
NJ Transit & MTA
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. Note: Penn Station is undergoing a massive renovation. From Penn Station take the number 1, 2 or 3 subway trains UPTOWN (one stop) to 42 Street/Times Square. Or walk up 7th Avenue - 8 blocks or about a 10 minute stroll. Hotel is located mid-block on 41st Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues.
Arrival day is on 10/26/2025.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in New York at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 11:00 Noon hotel check-out..
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: Standard Meter Fare (See below). Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
$3.00 initial charge. Plus 70 cents per 1/5 mile when traveling above 12mph or per 60 seconds in slow traffic or when the vehicle is stopped. Plus 50 cents MTA State Surcharge 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. 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.
Arrival day is on 10/26/2025.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in New York at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 11:00 Noon hotel check-out..
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From New Jersey to Hampton Inn
Take the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95 North) to the Lincoln Tunnel exit. Upon exiting the tunnel, follow signs towards "uptown." At the last light make a right (there will be a parking garage in front of you.) You are now on 42nd Street. Take 42nd Street to 7th Avenue and make a right. Go one short block to 41st Street and make a right. Hotel is on your left.
Arrival day is on 10/26/2025.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in New York at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after final session; 11:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Port Authority Bus Terminal
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 0.1 miles .
Public Transportation
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Exit to 8th Avenue. Head south towards 41st Street and turn to proceed east on 41st to the Hampton Inn, which will be on your right.