Transportation

AIR TRANSPOR­TATION

LOCAL AIRPORTS

We highly suggest Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) as the preferred airport for you to use. You may find a cheaper flight into LaGuardia or JFK or Philly but will end up spending much more time, distance and transportation costs getting to our event.

  • RECOMMENDED: Newark Liberty Airport (EWR): Newark is 30 minutes (25 miles) from the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, but it’s all highway. This is the closest airport to the event.
  • John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): JFK is 1 hour and 10 Minutes (50 miles) minimum from the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick but it is heavily trafficked.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA): LGA is 1 Hour and 5 Minutes (45 miles) minimum from the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, but it is heavily trafficked and you have to travel through the city.

AIR TRAVEL TIPS

  • The best time to buy your flight is generally seven weeks prior to the event
  • Booking on Tuesday at 3PM EST /12:00PM PST is usually the best time to buy a flight
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly
  • Buying more than five months in advance or within 14 days can cost more
  • Early morning flights are usually cheaper, followed by lunchtime or dinner time flights

GROUND TRANSPOR­TATION - OPTION # 1

RECOMMENDED (easiest and least expensive):

A. From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to NJ Transit Train

  1. Follow signs to AirTrain station. You can purchase your train ticket (either one way or round trip) from one of the NJ Transit kiosks going to NEW BRUNSWICK (NJ).
    The cost of a one way ticket is $19.70/round-trip is $39.40.
  2. Take Air Train to RAIL LINK (Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Link Station)
  3. Go up escalator — go left (toward NJ Transit)
  4. If you didn’t buy a ticket yet, purchase one now from one of the NJ Transit kiosks to NORTHEAST CORRIDOR line
  5. Make sure to get on the NORTHEAST CORRIDOR train line–making sure the train stops in New Brunswick depending upon what time of day you are traveling.
    You can look at the train schedule or listen for announcements over the PA system when they announce the track and time of your particular train for the NORTHEAST CORRIDOR to NEW BRUNSWICK (RED line).
  6. Get off at New Brunswick Train Station
  7. Walk 2 blocks down to Hyatt Regency Hotel on 2 Albany Street

Return to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) from New Brunswick:

Important: After purchasing your train ticket make sure to RETAIN it, since you need it in order to enter airport station gates and have access to airport.

  • AirTrain departs approximately every 4 minutes to airport terminals.
  • See attendants in red blazers or use courtesy phones for any questions and/or assistance.

TRAIN TIMES

From Newark Liberty Airport Train Station to New Brunswick

M-F: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 30 minutes from 4:38 am-1:46 am
Weekends: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 60 minutes from 5:34 am-1:46 am

Returning From New Brunswick to Newark Liberty Airport Train Station

M-F: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 30 minutes from 4:13 am-1:40 am
Weekends: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 60 minutes from 5:30 am-1:40 am

B. From NY Penn Station (NYC) to New Brunswick

Before boarding the train*, be sure to purchase your train ticket (either one way or round trip) from one of the NJ Transit kiosks going from NY PENN STATION (NYC) to NEW BRUNSWICK (NJ).

The cost of a one way ticket is $14.00/round-trip is $28.00. You can pay with cash, credit or debit.
*Try to avoid purchasing train tickets while on the train as there will be a surcharge of $5 or more!

Get on the NORTHEAST CORRIDOR (Red) train line–making sure the train stops in New Brunswick depending upon what time of day you are traveling.
You can look at the train schedule or listen for announcements over the PA system when they announce the track and time of your particular train for the NORTHEAST CORRIDOR to NEW BRUNSWICK.

From the train station, walk 2 blocks down to the Hyatt Regency on 2 Albany Street.

TRAIN TIMES

From NY Penn Station (NYC) to New Brunswick

M-F: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 30 minutes from 4:15 am-1:22 am
Weekends: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 60 minutes from 5:10 am-1:22 am

Returning From New Brunswick to NY Penn Station (NYC)

M-F: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 30 minutes from 4:13 am-1:40 am
Weekends: NJ Transit trains run approximately every 60 minutes from 5:30 am-1:40 am

For full train schedule, go to: NJ Transit website: https://www.njtransit.com

NJ TRANSIT MAP - Click to Enlarge

GROUND TRANSPOR­TATION - OPTION # 2

Taxi or Uber/Lyft (approx. $60 plus tolls)
  1. If cost isn’t an objection, you may find a quick way to the event by taking a taxi. Cost runs about $60.00, one way, plus any tolls along the way.
  2. Wait in the official taxi line (don’t accept transport from someone that walks up to you) and ask the driver to follow the directions below.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Newark Liberty Airport:
– Get on I-95/NJ Turnpike SOUTH for about 20 miles
– Get off at exit 9, merge onto NJ-18 North toward US-1 Princeton, for about 3 miles
– Take NJ-27 South toward Princeton, for about 1/4 mile
– Turn left onto Albany St.

ON SITE PARKING

Liberty Swing Dance Championships attendees will receive FREE PARKING at the hotel. Just mention that you are attending the “Liberty Swing Event” at the gate.

NYC SIDE TRIPS
The train is the easiest and most affordable way to get into NYC.

The New Brunswick Train Station is just two blocks from the Hyatt Hotel (1 Railroad Plaza).

You can stop by the Liberty Swing Registration Desk and pick up a train schedule or visit the NJ Transit website for more information or to print out a schedule online.