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The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor
New York, NY 10007-2157
212.298.8600
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Public Transportation
Fares on the New York City transit system are $2.25 per trip (includes one free transfer—bus to bus, or bus to train, or train to bus). You can also purchase a multiple-ride or unlimited-ride MetroCard and receive discounted fares. Buses accept MetroCards or exact change only.
New York City Subway Map
2, 3 to Park Place
A, C to Chambers Street
E to World Trade Center
R to Cortlandt Street
4, 5 or J, Z to Fulton Street
New York City Bus Map
M1, M6, M20, and M22 to Chambers Street
Fares on the PATH system are $1.75 per trip (pay-per-ride MetroCards are accepted at each station). Service to the World Trade Center is available from Newark Penn Station, Jersey City, and Hoboken in New Jersey. When you arrive at WTC, the Vesey Street exit will put you just in front of 7 World Trade Center.
For travel from Long Island, arriving in Penn Station
For travel from points north, arriving in Grand Central Station
From New Jersey, arriving in Penn Station.
Service from Staten Island connecting to Manhattan MTA buses and subways.
Provides service from points in New Jersey and along the East River in Manhattan. For information call 1.800.53.FERRY.
For travel from points throughout the United States and Canada, arriving in Penn Station.
From Airports
Taxi
La Guardia Airport
Taxis cost between $18-$28 and take about 20-40 minutes. Group rides are generally available at the dispatch lines outside the baggage claim areas. Group fares are about $10.
John F. Kennedy Airport
Taxis cost about $30-$40, and the trip takes about an hour. Yellow cabs into Manhattan must provide a flat fare of $45 plus any tolls. The meter will not be turned on, and the night surcharge will not be added. If passengers request multiple stops, the flat rate of $45.00 will be collected at the first stop in Manhattan, and the meter will be turned on for the remainder of the trip. The metered fare should be collected at the last stop, from the last passenger. You may find out more information about taxi fares in New York at the Taxi and Limousine Commission Web site.
Newark Airport
Taxis cost $30-$40, plus tolls, and the trip takes about 45 minutes. Group rates are available.
Shuttles, Express Buses, and Rail
Operates direct service daily, 24 hours, costs approximately $15. Return trip requires 24 hours notice. Telephone 1.212.209.7000, toll free 1.800.BLUE.VAN.
Carey Airport Express
Bus runs every 20 minutes, 6:00 AM to midnight, from all terminals. The ride takes about 40 minutes from LaGuardia, longer from JFK, depending on traffic, and costs $10-13. It takes you to Grand Central Station (42nd St).
Gray Line Air Shuttle Minibus
Serves a number of hotels directly, and costs $13-$16.
New Jersey Transit Express Bus (Newark Airport only)
Runs every 15 minutes from 6:00 AM to midnight (hourly after that). They will take you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The fare is $7; buy your ticket inside the airport.
Also costs $11 each way or $21 round trip. It leaves every half hour, and goes to Grand Central Station, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
The new regional rail transportation connection between Newark Airport and Penn Station. Passengers should take scheduled NJ Transit or Amtrak rail service to or from the new Newark International Airport Rail Link station, situated close to the airport terminals. At the Rail Link station passengers transfer onto AirTrain for the short ride. Passengers can also check flight information, purchase airline tickets and check-in for their flight.
Parking Near 7 WTC
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207 Greenwich St., at Murray St. between Greenwich St. and West Side Highway
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212.374.1685
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69 Warren St., at West Broadway
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212.233.5688
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345 South End Ave., at Liberty St.
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212.321.2316
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Barclay St. between Broadway and Church St.
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212.732.2943
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35 Reade St., at Broadway (6:00 AM - 1:00 AM)
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212.566.2247
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90 West St., at Albany St.
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212.227.8854
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Washington St. at Carlisle St.
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212.619.4235
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44 West Broadway, between Murray St. and Park Pl.
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212.732.6637
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121 Reade St., between Hudson St. and Greenwich St.
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212.608.3060
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Hotels Near 7 World Trade Center
Recommended partner hotel
Club Quarters, World Trade Center
140 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 212.577.1133
The New York Academy of Sciences is a member of the Club Quarters network, which offers significant savings on hotel reservations to member organizations. Located opposite Memorial Plaza on the south side of the World Trade Center, Club Quarters, World Trade Center is just a short walk to the Academy.
Use Club Quarters Reservation Password NYAS to reserve your discounted accommodations online.
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