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Airlines
The closest and most conveniently accessed international airport is Newark Liberty International Airport. The Newark Liberty International Airport is located approximately 40 miles north of Princeton.The Philadelphia International Airport is located approximately 55 miles south of Princeton.
New Jersey Transit Authority
New Jersey Transit trains at the Newark Liberty International Airport and Princeton.
N.J. Transit offers a shuttle train, from the Newark Liberty International Airport to Princeton. Upon arrival at the Newark International Airport, follow directions to the AirTrain monorail. Once there you can purchase your ticket (cost approximately $8) for the train to Princeton. New Jersey Transit staff will be there to assist you, if needed. Take the train to Princeton Junction. From there you can take a cab to the conference hotels.
While there is another train, known locally as the "Dinky," between Princeton Junction and the campus (across from McCarter Theatre), I recommend not taking it as it will add approximately 30 minutes to your trip.
SEPTA Regional Rail
SEPTA regional rail at Philadelphia International Airport and Princeton.
Take the SEPTA R1 train from the airport to 30th Street. Transfer to the SEPTA R7 train from 30th Street to the Northesast Corridor line. Take the NJ Transit train to Princeton Junction. SEPTA staff will be on head to assist you, if needed.
Again, while there is another train, known locally as the "Dinky," between Princeton Junction and the campus (across from McCarter Theatre), I recommend not taking it as it will add approximately 30 minutes to your trip.
Other Train and Rail Systems
Amtrak also provides service from many states close to the state of New Jersey.
Hertz Rental Car
NMC has contracted with Hertz Rental Car to obtain conference rental pricing for attendees. Please see the attached Hertz Meeting Services brochure at this bottom of the website for rates and information on how to book your rental car. When booking your rental car, be sure to use the NMC conference code of CV# 045S0001.
Taxi and Limousine Service in Princeton
Please remember that Princeton is a small town and there are not a large number of taxis lined up waiting as we are used to in large metropolitan areas! I have called the local taxi service company to alert them that there will be high traffic at the train stations this week. But they also suggested that you do the following to ease your travel wait time.
If you are coming in from the train stations, you can either call the following number or go online in advance and make a reservation so they know to expect you.
800-481-8294
www.aaataxisvc.com
If you need tranporation further then the Princeton train stations, they suggest that you call the following number or go online in advance and make a reservation, again so they know to expect you.
800-245-0082
www.spectrumlimousine.com
Attendees at the 2008 NMC Summer Conference at Princeton University will stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Transportation will be provided for attendees from the hotel to campus for the conference, which are approximately one mile apart.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
102 Carnegie Center
Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6293
609-987-1234
609-987-2584 fax
Hyatt Princeton Website
Please note that as of this time, the Hyatt Regency Hotel has rooms available except for Friday night! Call the Hyatt Regency Hotel for reservations if you do not need a Friday night stay. If you need a Friday night stay, please call the Hyatt Place Hotel, information is listed below!
Hyatt Place Princeton
3565 US Route 1
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-720-0200
888-492-8847 toll free
609-720-0201 fax
Hyatt Place Website
As a conference overflow hotel, special room rates of $159 for single/double occupancy have been secured for meeting attendees at the 2008 NMC Summer Conference at the Hyatt Place Princeton. When making your hotel reservation please be sure to mention that you are with the "NMC" or "New Media Consortium" group to receive the special rates. To ensure the special rates and room availability, please make your hotel reservation as soon as possible.
The Hyatt Place Princeton is located across the street from the Hyatt Regency Hotel. NMC will provide charter bus transportation from the Hyatt Place Princeton to the Princeton Campus for the conference activities.
The Hyatt Place Princeton offers the following guest services: