Javits: Transportation Overview
Although the Javits Center’s official address is 429 Eleventh Avenue, the building is massive and spans five city blocks, stretching from West 34th Street—the area of the convention center known as the Crystal Palace—up to 39th Street, where the new expansion building, North Javits, is located.
Depending on the size and exact location of your event, the best entrance for you may be located anywhere along this strip, but the transportation options below will get you to the building.
Unless you are staying at one of the growing number of hotels in the area immediately surrounding Javits and walking over, or using a shuttle organized by your event from your hotel, there are three ways to get to the center by public transit: subway, bus or taxi/rideshare.
Getting to Javits by Subway
The easiest way to get to the Javits Center is via the
Getting to Javits by Bus
If aboveground travel is more your speed, easy access to the Javits Center is available via
The M34-SBS bus provides an easy connection from any subway line that stops at 34th Street on either the east or west side. The bus fare can be prepaid via MetroCard at one of the payment kiosks located at the bus stop, or by tapping a contactless card/smart device on the readers inside the bus. Make sure to retain proof of payment; MTA officials do conduct regular checks to ensure that all riders have paid the fare, so hold on to that printed/digital receipt to avoid a fine.
Getting to Javits by Taxi or Rideshare
The City’s fleet of taxicabs is regulated by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). Taxicabs operate 24 hours per day, provide door-to-door service and accept cash or credit cards. To hail a taxi, stand at the curb and look for a yellow cab with an illuminated white number on top. Off-duty cabs display the illuminated words “Off Duty” on the same sign. Board and exit the cab curbside. Your driver will know where the Javits Center is, but in case they’re not sure, simply tell them to take you to West 35th Street and Eleventh Avenue. There are usually plenty of taxis traveling down Eleventh Avenue so catching one when leaving your show should not involve too much of a wait.
For yellow or green taxis, there is a minimum meter fare of $3, and prices increase based on the distance and duration of the trip (assume prices are higher during peak rush-hour traffic). Surcharges apply to the meter price. Drivers appreciate a 15 to 20 percent gratuity at the end of a trip. Bridge and tunnel tolls are not included in the taxi’s metered fare.
Uber and Lyft are also very popular options in NYC and drivers are never more than a few minutes away. Fares in general are comparable to taxis, but rideshares are subject to surge pricing so the rates can fluctuate quite a bit. Simply input "Javits Center" as your destination. If your event is in the new north building, "Javits North" will get you to the right place.
Helpful Resources
• For more information on NYC public transit, including fares, see our
• For maps of the City's subway and bus systems, visit
• For more information about the Javits Center, including access, visit