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Airports The conference is being held at Frost Valley YMCA Camp, in the Catskill mountains of New York. The easiest way to get there is to fly into one of the regional airpots and rent a car, or ride-share (see below). The closest airport to the venue is Stewart International, about an hour and a half drive, but schedules are limited and fares tend to be higher. The same goes for Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, about two hours way. The best fares will be found at the NYC airports. The five major airports in the region are:
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Car / Ride Sharing The conference registration form has a section for attendees who will be driving to the conference, and people who would like to hitch a ride with them. The question Driver or Rider is required on the form simply to make registrants consider this option... see form opposite. The conference team will periodically update the ride-share list as registrations progress. Attendees needing a ride should contact drivers to make arrangements. We suggest that riders share some of the cost, perhaps fuel or tolls, etc. NOTE: You must be logged in to access the Ride-Share List Public Transportation |
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Port Authority Bus Terminal The only public transit that gets close (26 mi.) to the conference venue is the Coach USA bus from the NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello, NY. The PABT is located at 42nd St. and 8th Avenue. The A, C, and E subway trains stop at the terminal. See below for directions from each NY airport to the Port Authority. IMPORTANT: We can arrange to pick you up in Monticello, but you must call when boarding the bus in NYC so we know to pick you up. The pick-up phone number is (718) 310-7217 |
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Coach USA runs six buses to Monticello daily and three on weekends (see schedule opposite). The 2:30 bus is a local and takes longer. Buses usually leave from gate 401 on the 4th floor, but the 2:30 bus leaves from gate 407. Check with people to make sure you are in the correct line. Seats are first come first serve. We strongly recommend you Buy Tickets Online before traveling. Cost is about $70 round trip, seniors $65. |
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Getting to PABT from the NY Airports |
LGA - Laguardia Airport Laguardia has been completely renovated and is now a world-class airport. After retrieving your bags, exit the airport and look for the curbside area marked "Bus Station" located at both terminal B & C. Wait for a blue bus marked Q70. Take this free bus to the first stop, the Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue station. Locate a Metro Card machine and buy a ticket. The machines are a bit confusing, so ask someone for help. Next, locate the platform for Manhattan-bound E train. Ride the E train to the 42nd Street - PABT station. Exit the train and follow signs to the PABT terminal.
| JFK - John F Kennedy Airport JFK has six terminals connected by the Air Train loop. After collecting your bags, go to the Air Train. There are two trains. Be sure you take the one toward Jamaica. You pay $8.25 at Jamaica to exit (use the ticket machines). From there, go down two levels, exit to the street, turn left and walk ½ block to the subway entrance. Locate a Metro Card machine and buy a ticket. The machines are a bit confusing, so ask someone for help. Next, locate the platform for Manhattan-bound E train. Ride the E train to the 42nd Street - PABT station. Exit the train and follow signs to the PABT terminal.
| EWR - Newark Airport Newark has three terminals. After getting your bags, exit the terminal to the ground transportation area. Ask where to wait for the Coach USA airport express bus to New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal. You can buy tickets online HERE: When you arrive at PABT, ask for directions to the Coach USA bus to Monticello, NY. Be sure to buy your tickets online ahead of time, otherwise you will have to navigate your way to the Shortline / Coach SA ticket counter, buy your ticket, and hike back up to the 4th level, Coach USA boarding gates.
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