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Arrival day is on Monday, December 14, 2026.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York, NY
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in New York, NY at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central
End of Trip: 10:15 a.m. after final session; 11:00 a.m. 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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 16 miles .
MTA
Public Transportation
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Take the JFK Airport AirTrain ($5) from JFK Terminal 2-3 station Heading toward HOWARD BEACH. Get off at Howard Beach/JFK Airport. Take the A train ($2.75) from Howard Beach/JFK Airport Station heading toward INWOOD-207 ST. Get off at 42nd Street. Walk 1/2 block down 41st Street, hotel is on the right.
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 7 miles .
MTA
Public Transportation
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Take the Q70 Bus from Laguardia Intern Rdy/Central Pass Term station heading to LIMITED LAGUARDIA AIRPORT CENTRAL TERMINAL. Get off at Roosevelt Ave/74th St. Walk west on ROOSEVELT AVE. Entrance is near intersection of 74TH ST (KALPANA CHAWLA WAY) and ROOSEVELT AVE. Take the E train from Jackson Heights station heading to WORLD TRADE CENTER. Get off at 42nd Street. Walk 1/2 block down 41st Street, hotel is on the right.
Arrival day is on 12/14/2026.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York, NY.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in New York, NY at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central.
End of Trip: 10:15 a.m. after final session; 11:00 a.m. 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. Note: this is a State fee, separate from the new NYC congestion fee implemented in January 2025. The city charge is 75 cents per taxi trip. 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.
Station: Grand Central Terminal
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Arrival day is on 12/14/2026.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York, NY.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in New York, NY at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central.
End of Trip: 10:15 a.m. after final session; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
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From North to Hampton Inn
Take I-95 South towards the George Washington Bridge. Exit before the GWB at Henry Hudson Parkway South (This will turn into the West Side Highway). Exit the West Side Highway at 48th Street (it will be a left-hand turn). Take 48th Street to 7th Avenue. Turn right onto 7th Ave. Make a right on 41st Street. Hotel is on your left.
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 12/14/2026.
Meet the group at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central in New York, NY.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in New York, NY at Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central.
End of Trip: 10:15 a.m. after final session; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hampton Inn
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 Ave. Head south towards 41st street and turn to proceed east on 41st to the Hampton Inn, which will be on your right.
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 Ave. Head south towards 41st street and turn to proceed east on 41st to the Hampton Inn, which will be on your right.