International Symposium on the
Science and Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs – 2007

Travel by Air

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

DOMESTIC AIRPORTS

JFK -- John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY -- 40 miles

Most international and some domestic travelers may find it most convenient to fly to JFK Airport in New York City. This airport is served by all major airlines.

Car rentals and taxi service are available at JFK. It is about 42 miles from JFK to the Dowling College campus.

A shuttle service between JFK and the Dowling Campus will be provided; please notify the meeting organizers once you have made your travel plans, so that we can arrange for pick-ups and drop-offs at the appropriate times.

There is also convenient railroad transportation from JFK to Oakdale, NY. From the terminals, take the JFK AirTrain to connect bring you to the Jamaica Station of the Long Island Railroad (cost, $5). At Jamaica Station, you can then take the Long Island Railroad to Oakdale (see travel by railroad information).

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LGA -- LaGuardia Airport, NY -- 48 miles
Most major domestic airlines serve LaGuardia Airport. However, the travel time and expense of taxi service between LGA and the Dowling Campus is much higher than the trip from ISP. Furthermore, there is no convenient public transportation option. We strongly advise conference participants to choose a different regional airport.

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EWR -- Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ -- 72 miles
Although Newark is the most distant regional airport from the Dowling College campus, it is a major domestic and international destination for Continental Airlines and air fares to/from EWR may be competitive with flights to/from JFK.

Car rentals and taxi service are available at EWR. It is about 70 miles from EWR to the Dowling College campus.

There is convenient public transportation from EWR to Long Island. From the airport terminals, take the monorail to the Newark Airport station. From there, take the New Jersey Transit Railroad) to Pennsylvania Station, New York City (cost is $14 for about a 15 minute trip). At Pennsylvania Station, you can then take the Long Island Railroad to Oakdale (see travel by railroad information).

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ISP -- Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip, NY -- 6 miles
For travelers within the United States, the closest airport to Dowling College is Long Island MacArthur Airport), which is a major destination for Southwest Airlines. Other airlines with service to ISP include ATA, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways. Car rentals and taxi service are available at ISP. It is about 6 miles from ISP to the Dowling College campus.

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