The City’s fleet of taxicabs is regulated by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). Taxicabs operate 24 hours per day, provide door-to-door service and accept cash or credit cards. To hail a taxi, stand at the curb and look for a yellow cab with an illuminated white number on top. Off-duty cabs display the illuminated words “Off Duty” on the same sign. Board and exit the cab curbside. Your driver will know where the Javits Center is, but in case they’re not sure, simply tell them to take you to West 35th Street and Eleventh Avenue. There are usually plenty of taxis traveling down Eleventh Avenue so catching one when leaving your show should not involve too much of a wait.
Uber and Lyft are also very popular options in NYC and drivers are never more than a few minutes away. Fares in general are comparable to taxis but rideshares are subject to surge pricing so the rates can fluctuate quite a bit. Simply input "Javits Center" as your destination. If your event is in the new north building, "Javits North" will get you to the right place.
The City’s fleet of yellow taxicabs are licensed and regulated by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission.
Fast facts from NYC Tourism:
- Taxis are available 24 hours a day.
- Hail taxis whose numbers are illuminated on top—they’re on duty. Board and exit the cab curbside.
- Hotel doormen can hail a cab for you; a $1 tip is customary for this service.
- Minimum metered fare is $3, which increases 70 cents every fifth of a mile or every minute, depending on how fast you’re traveling.
- There is an MTA state surcharge of 50 cents per ride and a $1 improvement surcharge.
- An additional $2.50 rush hour surcharge is added to the meter Monday through Friday, 4–8pm (excluding holidays), and a $1 surcharge is added daily at night and early morning, 8pm–6am.
- There’s also the New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (yellow taxis) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street.
- All taxis accept cash and credit, debit and prepaid cards.
- Tip 15–20 percent at the end of a trip; bridge and tunnel tolls are extra and added to the metered fare.
- Yellow taxicabs pick up street-hailing passengers anywhere in NYC. Visit the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) website for more information.
- Dial 311 in NYC to inquire about lost items or other concerns; visit the TLC website for more info and the organization’s fare information page for additional fare details as well as specifics regarding different destinations.
- Drivers are required to take passengers to any destination in New York City. It is against the law for drivers to refuse a person based on race, disability or destination within the five boroughs. If you believe you have been subject to discrimination, file a complaint by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/311.
- In addition to cabs, the TLC is rolling out an E-hail pilot program on various participating apps, and there are also numerous local car services, as well as popular app-based options like Uber and Lyft, to get you from place to place. For airport transport, choices include Kid Car, which guarantees car seats for those with kids.
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Uber ride-hailing - ridesharing service. Whether you’re new to the Tri-State area or a local, Uber helps make it easy to get from JFK/LGA/EWR to your final destination. Need a shuttle or transfer to your next leg? Avoid the taxi line and request a ride with a few simple steps.
How it works:
- Download the “Uber” app on a smartphone
- Enter your pickup and drop-off locations
- Select one of our taxi products from the list of ride options
- You’ll be matched with a licensed taxi driver to assist you with your trip
- Open your app to request a ride
- When you’re ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the JFK airport transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
- Exit the Terminal
- You’ll get directions about JFK pickup points directly in the app.
- Important Changes to Pickups at Terminal 4 effective June 26, 2024 through September 2024
- Effective June 26, 2024 at 12 PM ET, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and John F. Kennedy International Airport will relocate pickups for Terminal 4 (T4) to the Remote Ride App & Car Services Lot from 12 PM to 2 AM daily through September 2024 due to construction. Premium products will be permitted curbside at all times.
- Terminal 4 pickups effective June 26, 2024: * 2 AM to 12 PM ET: All products permitted curbside in Zone A at T4 * 12 PM to 2 AM ET: Riders must take shuttle bus from Zone A to Remote Ride App & Car Services Lot to request a ride. Premium products may be requested for curbside pickup from Zones D2 & D3 (outermost curb).
- For Terminals 1 and 8, head outside from baggage claim and follow signs for “Ride App Pick Up” and “Ground Transportation”.
- For Terminal 5, proceed to the AirTrain via the Skywalk on Level 4. Take the AirTrain and exit at Terminal 7. Follow signs for Ride App Pick Up to the Orange Lot. Request your ride once you have reached the Orange Lot Ride App Pick Up area.
- For Terminal 7, follow signs for “Parking”, “Air Train” and “Ride App Pick Up”. Go to the Level 2 of the Orange Parking Garage by using the elevators in the Orange Parking Garage or by going to the Terminal 7 Departures level, exiting the terminal, and crossing the road to the Orange Lot.
- Confirm your location
- Select your terminal and JFK pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit.
- Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- Open your app to request a ride.
- When you’re ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the LGA transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
- Follow directions in the app
- For Terminal A, head outside from arrivals or baggage claim and follow signs for “Ride App Pick Up” on the innermost lane. This is where Uber drivers at LGA meet travelers for pickup.
- For Terminal B, follow the green “Car Services” signs and proceed through the pedestrian walkway to Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage. Please wait for your driver in the designated lane.
- For Terminals C, from baggage claim, exit out doors 11 or 12 to Zones 11 and 12. Please wait for your rideshare driver in the designated zone.
- Confirm your location
- Go to your assigned LGA pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- Open your app to request a ride
- When you’re ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the EWR airport transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
- Exit the terminal on the arrivals level
- Head outside from baggage claim and follow signs for Ground Transportation, Ride App Pick Up, and/or Passenger Pick-Up. This is where all Uber driver-partners at Newark International Airport meet travelers for pickup.
- Terminal A - Ride App Pick Up Zone 9 & 10 Terminal B - Passenger Pick Up Zones 2, 3, and 4 Terminal C - Passenger Pick Up Zones 4, 5, and 6
- Confirm your location
- Select your terminal and pick up zone.
- Go to your assigned EWR pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
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How to use Lyft:
- Download the Lyft app and create an account
- Tap search destination and enter your drop-off location
- Select your preferred ride type
- Tap select Lyft
- Confirm or change your pickup location before tapping confirm and request
- When your Lyft arrive, be sure to verify the vehicle’s make, model, and license plate before riding.
Price Details
If your upfront price for a ride looks high, it might be busier than usual. This can happen when there are more ride requests than available drivers.
Trips to or from JFK, LGA, and EWR are subject to a $2.50 surcharge. Each Shared trip to or from JFK, LGA, and EWR is subject to a $1.25 surcharge.
Applicable tolls, surcharges and other charges, like bonuses, may also be added to your fare.
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Public Transportation
Scheduled Bus, Subway and Railroad Service
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTW) is the largest network of transportation in North America, providing local and express bus, subway, and commuter rail service in Greater New York. You can explore the entire city through this system, arriving to and from the Javits Center and even take it to the airports.
Subways and Buses
- Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses: $2.90.
- Express buses cost $7.
- Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.
- Tap to pay your fare with OMNY. Use your own contactless card or mobile device or an OMNY card to tap to pay your fare. You can also pay using a MetroCard. Buses also accept exact change in coins.
- Get free rides when you tap to pay. Only pay for the rides you take up to a cap of $34 in a 7-day period, as long as you use the same card or device. Learn more.
- OMNY cards and MetroCards cost $1 from a vending machine. All cards except for Single-Ride cards are refillable. OMNY card vending machines are now available at many subway stations, and all stations have MetroCard vending machines.
- You pay the subway fare at turnstiles as you enter the station. You don’t have to do anything after.
- On most buses, pay by the door when you board. On Select Bus Service routes, you can tap to pay with OMNY at the door. If you're using a MetroCard or coins, get a paper ticket from the kiosk before you board and keep it throughout your trip.
- Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they’re with a fare-paying adult on the subway and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses. On express buses, infants under two years old ride for free as long as they’re seated in the lap of a fare-paying adult.
- If you lose an OMNY card, you can block it from further use immediately and transfer the card balance to a new card if you have an OMNY account. Register for an account.
- Some Unlimited MetroCards are protected against loss or theft. See details about our Balance Protection Program here.
- You can tap to pay with OMNY on partners including AirTrain JFK, the Roosevelt Island Tram, and Hudson Rail Link. More partners are coming soon.
- MetroCards can be used on our regional transit partners: PATH, AirTrain JFK, NICE, Bee-Line, and the Roosevelt Island Tram. Unlimited MetroCards can't be used on PATH or AirTrain JFK.
Railroads: LIRR and Metro-North
- Buying tickets on your phone with TrainTime is the most convenient option.
- Save on trips within New York City with CityTicket.
- See railroad fare details here.
OMNY is a contactless tap-to-pay system
- You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY—simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device to tap and go. You can also get an OMNY card from vending machines at many subway stations and hundreds of retail locations.
You'll pay the same $2.90 base fare and still get free transfers. Plus, you only pay for the rides you take up to a cap of $34 in a 7-day period, as long as you use the same device or contactless card. There's also an option for Reduced-Fare customers.
Download these two Apps ahead of time to air in your subway travel:
- MTA, for transit directions, maps, real-time service updates, and more
- TrainTime, for buying and managing tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad
Visit the New York MTA’s Website for more information
Look below for more information regarding transit to the Airports after the meeting
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
La Guardia Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
