Suggestions for transportation & parking
If you won’t be joining us by staying at the recommended conference hotel, be sure to check the proximity of your hotel to the conference location, as students often tell us that being close made their experience that much better.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The conference is being hosted at the Hudson County Community College Culinary Conference Center, located at 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The conference is in the first floor Banquet Room. (Campus Map)
Weather
While the nightlife is hot, it’s usually pretty cool in the Big Apple in April. Expect highs in the 60s and lows dipping into the 40s.
Airport
If it would take you more than eight hours to drive to this conference, ASGA recommends that you consider flying. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest airport to the conference location (10.2 miles). LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (12.8 miles), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (22.5 miles), and Westchester County Airport (HPN) (42.3 miles) are other airports that may provide cheaper or more convenient flights.
Ground Transportation
Remember, you will need transportation from the airport to your hotel and then to the conference location. ASGA recommends Uber/Lyft or the taxi system, which is far more convenient and less costly than using a rental car and paying for parking at your hotel and at the conference location. Public transportation is an option as well, but make sure you plan out your route in advance.
A taxi from Newark is about $45, while a taxi from LaGuardia will cost $55, and Kennedy $80 or more. A shared van from the 3 main airports will cost at least $25 per person, with discounts for larger groups.
NY Waterway Ferry
Monday-Friday. Rates from $8.00 per one-way ticket. Get more information or call 1-800-53-FERRY
Uber and Lyft
Both taxi-alternatives are convenient and easy to use. You’ll probably save money by using Uber or Lyft over a taxi.
Parking
Please note: Parking is a challenge and is quite expensive in the nation’s largest city, New York. If you drive, please be prepared for parking fees of $40 or more per day at your hotel and near the conference location.
Parking at the conference location:
- HCCC’s free lot (first come first serve) is at 162 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
- State Square Parking Garage, 132 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (when you are on sip there is a bit sign that says “Park and Lock”)
- There is an app called ParkWhiz where you can book ahead of time using the app
