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SATCON has reserved a limited number of rooms at the hotels below. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly. Be sure to mention Content & Communications World 2013 to receive the discounted rates (see below). Make your reservations early as rooms fill up quickly and are available on a first come first served basis.
Hotel: | Address: | Contact: | Rate: | Block Code: | Discount Deadline: | Notes: |
 | 500 Harbor Blvd. | (201) 617-5600 | $219 + tax | Content & | October 14, 2013 | Three days pre and post |
 | 570 Tenth Ave. | (877) 909-6835 | $249 + tax | Content & | October 14, 2013 | Three days pre and post |
 | 145 West 44th St. | (212) 768-4400 | $339 + tax | Content & | October 14, 2013 | Three days pre and post |
 | 1535 Broadway | (800) 843-4898 | $369 + tax | Content & | October 14, 2013 | Three days pre and post |
| From DC ♦ | By Plane ♦ | By Train ♦ | By Bus |
- By Train - a 3 to 3.5 hour train ride
Amtrak offers daily roundtrip downtown-to-downtown service via the Acela Express and Northeast Regional.
Active-duty US Military personnel save 10% on Amtrak.
- By Bus - a 4.5 hour trip
There are many bus companies offering daily nonstop service from DC to NYC ranging from $1 to $65 roundtrip. Here are some of the companies we've found:
Bolt Bus - About $28-$30 round trip but sometimes you can find a deal for $1.
Greyhound Express - About $50-$65 round trip with a lot of options.
DC2NY - About $60 round trip and you can book months in advance.
Megabus - About $15-$30 round trip with many options and the ability to book months in advance. We didn't find any nonstop choices but the trip still takes about 4.5 hours.
- By Plane - a 1.5 hour flight
A flght from Ronald Reagan Washington Airport to one of the NYC area airports (see below) is aproximately 1.5 hours. Visit sites like Kayak, Priceline and Expedia to get the best deals.
There are three airports visitors use when flying to NYC:
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - Located in Jamaica, Queens, JFK is approximately 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Located in Jackson Heights, Queens, LaGuardia is approximately 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) - Located in New Jersey, Newark Airport is approximately 16 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
Tip: Book your flight on a Tuesday afternoon to save Money! Experts believe that booking on certain days and at certain times may result in lower prices. Find more travel tips like this on Fare Compare.
There are two rail stations in Midtown Manhattan:
Grand Central Terminal - The main terminal for Metro-North Railroad which services the NYC suburbs in New York and Connecticut. Located on the east side on Park Ave and E. 42nd Street between Lexington and Vanderbilt Aves.
Penn Station (West side) - The main terminal for Long Island Rail Road, a terminal for NJ Transit and a terminal for Amtrak*, the US national passenger railroad. Located on Seventh to Eighth Aves. between W. 31st and W. 33rd Streets.
There are many affordable bus lines that travel to New York City including Greyhound, BoltBus, Megabus and Peter Pan.
By NY Waterway Ferry Service
The NY Waterway operates a ferry from Weehawken, NJ. In just 4 minutes the ferry takes you across the Hudson River to 39th Street and 12th Avenue, just one block from the Javits Center. Just park at the convenient lot adjacent to the ferry terminal in Weehawken and take a ferry which leaves every 10 - 15 minutes during peak hours.
Call 1-800-53-FERRY for schedule and information or visit http://www.nywaterway.com/.
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Halls 1A, 1B, 1C
| By Car ♦ | By Truck ♦ | Public Transportation |
By Car
While there is no parking at the javits Center there are many parking garages throughout the Javits Center vicinity.
See parking for locations and phone numbers of convenient parking near us.
From the North (Westchester, Connecticut, Massachusetts)
95 South (via the Cross-Bronx Expressway) to the George Washington Bridge. At approach to bridge, bear right to lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York–Parkway South–9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A: Follow 9A South to 42nd Street. Turn Left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
New York State Thruway/Major Deegan Expressway/Route 87: Major Deegan Expressway to George Washington Bridge exit. Stay in right lane towards lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York–Parkway South–9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
From the South (New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, etc.)
95 North to the New Jersey Turnpike. Exit at the Lincoln Tunnel. When exiting the tunnel, bear left. Follow signs for uptown or northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left onto 42nd Street until you reach 11th Avenue and turn left.
George Washington Bridge to Parkway South– 9A. At 42nd Street, turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
From Queens and Long Island
Queens-Midtown Tunnel: Take Southbound or Downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Go west and turn right on 11th Avenue.
Queensboro/59th Street Bridge: Take 60/61st Street Exit. Go to 5th Avenue alongside Central Park to 59th Street. Turn right onto 59th Street to 7th Avenue and turn left. Go two blocks to 57th Street and turn right. Follow 57th Street to 11th Avenue and turn left. The Center is between 34th and 38th streets.
From Staten Island
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge eastbound to the Gowanus Expressway, to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Exit westbound to the West Side Highway/12th Avenue. At 34th Street, turn right. Go one block to 11th Avenue and take a left.
By Truck
Trucks higher than 12 ft. 6 in. will not clear tunnels. They must use a bridge. Also remember that no trucks are allowed on parkways.
For current Lincoln Tunnel restrictions click here.
For current George Washington Bridge restrictions click here.
From North
95 South (via the Cross Bronx-Expressway): Exit at Amsterdam Avenue and cross the University Avenue Bridge to 181st Street. Turn left onto Broadway. (see Street Directions below)
87 South (via the Major Deegan Expressway): Exit at 155th Street/Macombs Dam Bridge. Continue west on 155th Street to Broadway where you turn left. (see Street Directions below)
Triborough Bridge: To Manhattan. Exit at 125th Street. Go west to Broadway and turn left. (see Street Directions below)
Street Directions: Continue on Broadway to the intersection of Broadway, West 65th Street and Columbus Avenue. Bear right onto Columbus. This becomes 9th Avenue at 59th Street. Stay on 9th Avenue to 34th Street. Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
12’ 6” and under:
From Long Island–Route 495 (Long Island Expressway): To Queens Midtown Tunnel. Take southbound or downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
From Staten Island and Brooklyn:
From the Verrazanno Narrows Bridge, take the Gowanus Expressway to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
Over 12’ 6”:
Manhattan Bridge: Follow westbound signs to 11th Avenue.
New Jersey Approach:
See directions from George Washington Bridge.
Public Transportation
Please keep in mind that the public transportation fare is $2.25. The subways accept MetroCards. Buses accept MetroCards and exact change fares. With MetroCards you can transfer from subway to bus and bus to subway for one fare. MetroCards are available at local stores.
Buses
M34:
Runs east/west on 34th Street. Stops on 11th Avenue outside the Javits Center and at Penn Station.
M42:
Runs east/west on 42nd street. The closest stop to the Javits Center is 42nd Street and 11th Avenue.
Port Authority
New Jersey Transit and other buses arrive at the Port Authority terminal at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. The M42 bus will bring you from there to the Javits Center.
Trains/Subway
The following trains stop at 34th Street/Penn Station:
- Amtrak http://www.amtrak.com/
- New Jersey Transit http://www.njtransit.com/
- The Long Island Rail Road
- 8th Avenue Subway:
- 7th Avenue Subway:
- 6th Avenue Subway:
The following trains stop at 42nd Street/Times Square (Broadway):
- 8th Avenue:
- 7th Avenue:
- 6th Avenue:
The following trains stop at Grand Central Station at 42nd Street at Lexington
- Lexington Avenue Subway:
- Metro North Railroad
For further information, call MTA Travel info: 718.330.1234 or visit www.mta.info/index.html.
