Directions

NYU Langone Health
550 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016

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The symposium will be held in the Smilow building, in the seminar room. Please see below two maps to help you arrive at NYU Langone Health from the 6 train as well as the Smilow seminar room once you are in the main building.
NYU Langone Health Map (downloadable pdf)
6 train stop to Langone Health Map (downloadable pdf)

From the Airports:

Provided below are links to NYU Langone health from each airport. The New York City metropolitan area is served by three primary airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in southern Queens, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in northern Queens. They are managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

From JFK Airport
From LaGuardia Airport
From Newark Airport

From Railway Stations

From New York Penn Station (32nd Street and Seventh Avenue) it is a brisk 20-25 minute walk or a 10-15 minute taxi ride ($8) to NYU Langone Medical Center. The train station provides rail access for train services nationwide as well as Amtrak’s Metroliner and Acela trains, to commuter trains for many Long Island and to New Jersey locations, and connects to the 1,2,3 and A,C,E subway trains and local bus lines.

From Grand Central Terminal and its Grand Central subway station (42nd Street and Park Avenue South) it is a brisk 20-25 minute walk or 10-15 minute taxi ride ($7) to NYU Langone Medical Center. The train station provides rail access to the Connecticut and the Hudson valley and connects to the 4,5,6,7, and S subway trains and local bus lines.

Via MTA NYC public transport (Subway and Bus)

Subways and buses cost $2.50 per ride. Entrance to the Metropolitan Transit Authority NYC subway system is by MetroCards, which are available at vending machines and booths in subway stations. Buses take coins or MetroCards, which also permit one transfer to and from subway or bus within a two-hour period.

The closest subway stops to NYU Langone Medical Center are 28th Street and 33rd Street (both at Park Avenue) on the 6 train along the Lexington Avenue Line. It is a 15-20 minute walk to NYU Langone Medical Center from these stations or a brisk 20-25 minute walk from Grand Central Station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue.

The north-bound M15 bus runs the length of First Avenue in Manhattan. The local bus stops directly in front of NYU Langone Medical Center, and the express bus stops on the northeast corner of First Avenue and 34th Street. The south-bound M15 bus runs on Second Avenue. The local bus stops at 31st Street, the express bus stops at the southwest corner of Second Avenue and 34th Street. The M34 bus runs the length of 34th Street in Manhattan and stops directly in front of the north entrance to NYU Langone Medical Center on 34th Street east of First Avenue. The M16 bus directly connects with nationwide bus service at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (40th Street and Eighth Avenue) via the NYU Langone Medical Center 34th street entrance bus stop.

By NYC Taxi

Taxis (yellow cabs) cruise the streets of the city, mostly in Manhattan, and are easily available at almost any hour. The city has made a big effort to improve taxi services in the past few years, and cabs are generally considered a very convenient, fast, and efficient way to navigate the city. Metered fares start at $2.50, with $0.40 for each 1/5 of a mile or 1 minute stopped in traffic. There is a night surcharge of $0.50 after 8:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. and a peak hour surcharge of $1.00 Monday to Friday after 4:00 p.m. and before 8:00 p.m. All taxi rides are subject to a NY State Tax Surcharge of $0.50. Passengers are advised to use seat belts. Remember to get a receipt from the driver, who will expect a 15% tip. Do not make use of unlicensed taxis if you would like a safe, hassle-free trip.

From the Port Authority Bus Terminal

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bus Terminal (40th Street and Eighth Avenue) is the terminus for most intercity buses serving New York City. It is a 10-20 minute taxi ride ($8) to NYU Langone Medical Center. Alternatively, the M16 bus, which runs directly to the NYU Medical Center 34th street entrance bus stop, may be taken.