Travel Information
For detailed travel information, visit the New York City
Convention & Visitor's Bureau online:
http://www.nycvisit.com/
GETTING TO NYC BY AIR:
New York City's three major airports handle more daily flights than any other city, so you're sure to find a convenient flight.
Major Metropolitan-Area Airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, NY
Fiorello LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, NJ
The Transportation Desk at The Waldorf=Astoria is available to arrange airport transportation. Prices vary depending on the type of transportation requested and the airport or destination. Please call the Transportation Desk at 212-872-4585 or 1-800-367-0347 for more information.
Taxis:
From JFK: $45 flat-fee (non-metered) plus bridge and tunnel tolls and gratuity; 30-60 minutes to midtown Manhattan.
From LGA: Metered fare; $16-$26 plus bridge and tunnel tolls and gratuity; 20-25 minutes to midtown Manhattan.
From EWR: $34-$55 plus tolls to Midtown Manhattan. There is a $1 charge for each piece of luggage over 24 inches (60cm); 40-50 minutes to midtown Manhattan.
The Waldorf=Astoria is located at 301 Park Avenue, between 49th and 50th Streets. The motor entrance is between Park and Lexington Avenues on 50th Street, which is one-way eastbound.
From the Triboro Bridge:
-Take FDR Drive South to Exit 10, 49th Street
-Proceed up 49th Street five blocks to Park Avenue
-Turn right on Park Avenue and right on 50th Street to motor entrance
From the George Washington Bridge:
-Take West Side Highway South to 57th Street
-Turn south on 11th Avenue
-Turn onto 50th Street (one-way)
-Proceed up 50th Street nine blocks to motor entrance
From the Lincoln Tunnel:
-Exit the tunnel and turn right on 42nd Street to 10th Avenue
-Turn left on 10th Avenue to 50th Street
-Turn right on 50th Street
-Proceed up 50th Street eight blocks to motor entrance
From LaGuardia Airport (approximately 40 minutes):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for Grand Central Parkway West; take Grand Central Parkway West to the Triboro bridge into Manhattan; follow above directions from Triboro Bridge to the W=A.
From JFK Airport (approximately I hour):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for Van Wyck Expressway North; follow Van Wyck North to Long Island Expressway (LIE) West; take LIE West to Queens/Midtown Tunnel; once through tunnel, turn right onto Park Avenue; turn right onto 50th street and enter hotel driveway, which is on right just past entrance to Waldorf Towers.
From Newark Airport (approximately I hour):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for New Jersey Turnpike North, from NJ Turnpike North, follow signs for Lincoln Tunnel; follow above directions from Lincoln Tunnel.