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Travel, Accommodation, and Registration

The Frick Chemistry Laboratory, Princeton University
(The Frick Chemistry Laboratory, Princeton University - Kimberly Chen)


Where we will meet

The EITA-Bio 2012 will be held at the rooms (The Taylor Auditorium, 124, 224, and 324), the Frick Chemistry Laboratory Building, Princeton University (Campus Map) (Address: Department of Chemistry, Princeton, New Jersey 08544). (Link to Google Maps, Get to campus).


Parking

If you require parking during your visiting the the Frick Chemistry Laboratory Building, Princeton University, the closest parking lot is the Parking Lot 21, near Jadwin Gym, Princeton University. (Directions: from Washington Road in the center of campus, turn north onto Faculty Road. Make a left at third driveway into Parking Lot 21 or left onto Fitzrandolph Road and left into the Parking Lot 21.)

Note: From 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, visitors may park in most of the University's numbered parking lots, including Lot 21 and West Garage.

 

Wi-Fi Internet Access

As a visitor to Princeton University (PU), please feel free to access PU Visitor Wireless Service (Network ID: puvisitor) from your personal computer, iPhone, or BlackBerry device. Visitor Wireless service is extended to all short-term visitors and is available in all wireless areas across campus.

 

Princeton Local Taxi:

  • Princeton Taxi Co.: (609) 452-2121 (Princeton Taxi is the only local taxi service that uses meters.)
  • Princeton Taxi Stand: (609) 924-1222 (located on Nassau Street near the Main Gate to Princeton University)
  • A-1 AAA Taxi Company: (609) 921-1177

 

Useful Links:

 

How to register

The EITA-Bio 2012 at Princeton University is a free event, and open to the public.

Registration for the event is now open. Please download and complete the registration form and send in.

Please send your registration form to: eitc_usa@yahoo.com (Deadline: October 26, 2012)

 

Wireless Internet Access at Princeton University

As a visitor to Princeton University (PU), please feel free to access PU Visitor Wireless Service (Network ID: puvisitor) from your personal computer, iPhone, or BlackBerry device. Visitor Wireless service is extended to all short-term visitors and is available in all wireless areas across campus.

Note: Use of the Visitor Wireless Service constitutes your agreement to abide by the University’s acceptable use policy. Once you access the Internet, please see Princeton’s IT use policies.


To get started using PU Visitor Wireless Network - puvisitor:

 

  •   Verify that you are in a PU wireless service area. Check your wireless network signal for Princeton University’s visitor wireless network, puvisitor.
  •   Connect to the puvisitor wireless network. Configure your wireless network settings to access puvisitor.

 

Overview of PU Visitor Wireless

PU Visitor Wireless service operates as a network that is open and requires no registration. This is unique to the Princeton environment, and is not like the service one might utilize at a public facility like an airport or conference center. Specifically, since this service provides complete Internet access without any registration (unlike most airport/public facility networks which require one to register and/or pay to authenticate to the network), the protocols used by the service require that the computers using this network be configured to attach distinctly to the puvisitor network.

 

Need Assistance? Call the OIT Help Desk at 258-HELP (609-258-4357) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

Where to stay

Recommended Conference Hotels

The following are the recommended conference hotels:

 

Note: We consider the Courtyard Princeton hotel as the default conference hotel. Ask for the Princeton University Rate. Make reservations early since they book up!


More on Where to Stay

 

 

Getting to Campus

Princeton University is equidistant from New York and Philadelphia, and is easy to reach by public transportation or by car. The closest and most conveniently accessed international airport is Newark Liberty International Airport.

Princeton University is easily accessible by train, which runs along the Northeast Corridor line and also stops at Newark Liberty International Airport. Both Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains stop at Princeton Junction station, and a five-minute connecting train ride away from the south end of campus.


Princeton Junction Station

Princeton Junction station is a New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail station on the Northeast Corridor located in Princeton Junction, an area within West Windsor Township in New Jersey, USA.  

 

 

To & From AirTrain Newark

AirTrain Newark provides easy connections to and from New Jersey Transit, PATH and Amtrak through one gateway: Newark Liberty International Airport Station. AirTrain Newark is a simpler, easier way to get to, from, and around Newark Liberty International Airport.

 

PATH

PATH, is a rapid transit railroad linking Manhattan, New York City with Newark, Hoboken and Jersey City in metropolitan northern New Jersey.

 

From Newark Liberty International Airport To Princeton University

Take monorail (AirTrain Newark) from Newark Liberty International Airport to the train station (Newark Penn Station), then buy ticket -about $15+ one way- to Princeton. Then ride train to Princeton Junction and transfer a short train to get to Princeton University or call a taxi to get to your hotel. 

 

See Below for details.

 

Visitor Parking

One-day Visitor Parking, Weekdays

Visitors coming to Princeton University campus on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. may park in Lot 21, near Jadwin Gym, or the visitor parking area in Lot 23, near the West Garage. A free campus shuttle, TigerTransit, operates frequently from both locations during weekdays until the early evening.

If you are planning to visit for more than one day, you will need to obtain a permit from the Transportation & Parking Services, in the New South building, floor A, across from West Garage.

 

Campus Parking for Evening Events & on Weekends

From 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, visitors may park in most of the University's numbered parking lots, including Lot 21 and West Garage. Lot 10, on Williams Street, is recommended for events starting after 5 p.m. at the University Chapel, Prospect House and Murray-Dodge Theater. See the visitor parking map. Additionally, Lots 6, 8, 9, 11 and 18 are not open to the public at any hour.

Overnight parking in any lot for visitors is prohibited, unless visitors have special permits issued by the Transportation & Parking Services during normal weekday business hours.

 

Municipal Parking in Princeton Borough

Three municipal parking garages that charge a fee are located on Chambers, Hulfish and Spring streets in downtown Princeton. More municipal parking details are available online.

Metered parking on Princeton streets is limited to one or two hours in most cases and operates from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. There are some streets with longer-term parking meters that are within easy walking distance from campus. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.

 

Train Travel to Princeton

New Jersey Transit and Amtrak


Amtrak and New Jersey Transit operate trains along the Northeast Corridor rail line that stop at Princeton Junction. Travelers can then transfer to a single-car train operated by New Jersey Transit, known locally as the "Dinky," for the five-minute ride to Princeton Station. The station is located on University Place at the southern end of campus, across from the McCarter Theatre Center.

 

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Travelers from central Philadelphia may take the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), R7 line, to Trenton Transit Center station, N.J. Riders must then transfer to New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction and transfer to the "Dinky" to Princeton (see above).

 

Trenton Transit Center Station

Trenton Transit Center is the main passenger train station in Trenton, New Jersey. It is the terminus for New Jersey Transit trains to and from New York City and SEPTA Trenton Line Regional Rail trains to and from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an intermediate station for Amtrak trains traveling between the two cities along the Northeast Corridor.

 

Princeton Junction Station

Princeton Junction station is a New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail station on the Northeast Corridor located in Princeton Junction, an area within West Windsor Township in New Jersey, USA.

 

 

Princeton Local Taxi and Limousine Companies

A-1 Limousine

A-1 Limousine provides service to and from local airports. Approximate travel time differs according to day and time, but on average the time between Newark and Philadelphia airports to Princeton University is approximately 1-½ hours. For more information, please visit the A-1 Limousine website or call 800-854-LIMO (or 800-854-5466).

 

Princeton Taxis and Alternatives

Taxis in Princeton are always available and very convenient. Travel time from Princeton Junction to Princeton University is about 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

Alternatively, you can take the Princeton "Dinky" train from Princeton Junction. The Princeton "Dinky" station is on University Place, just off Alexander Road adjacent to the WaWa at the edge of the campus.

For travel from Washington, D.C. to Trenton, NJ via taxi time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

Alternatively, you can take a New Jersey Transit train from Trenton, NJ; transfer at Princeton Junction for the Princeton "Dinky" train. The trip will take approximately 30 minutes.

For Princeton local taxis, please call:

  • Princeton Taxi Co.: (609) 452-2121 (Princeton Taxi is the only local taxi service that uses meters.)
  • Princeton Taxi Stand: (609) 924-1222 (located on Nassau Street near the Main Gate to Princeton University)
  • A-1 AAA Taxi Company: (609) 921-1177

 

Princeton Area Airports

Princeton can be reached via four international airports. The two closest and most easily accessed are:

 

The two large airports in New York City (east of Manhattan) take substantially more time to reach by car or public transportation from Princeton. They are:

 

Please note (transportation options):

  • JFK airport, New York. It is 2 hours away, not recommended.
     As an alternative, you can take Olympic Airporter and State Shuttle (call 800-822-9797 and 800-427-3207) to book reservations. Fee (one way): $62/person and 3 hour ride. FAQ (click).

    However, if you don't want to transfer trains 3 times, a rental car is a better choice. And the route is not complex, just take 95 North into New Jersey (about 1 hour), take exit 7B and then 206 North into downtown Princeton (about 20 minutes).

    As an alternative, you can take Olympic Airporter and State Shuttle (call 800-822-9797 and 800-427-3207) to book reservations. FAQ (click).

     

Princeton Junction Station

Princeton Junction station is a New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail station on the Northeast Corridor located in Princeton Junction, an area within West Windsor Township in New Jersey, USA.

 

AirTrain Newark

AirTrain Newark is a simpler, easier way to get to, from, and around Newark Liberty International Airport. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, AirTrain Newark provides easy connections to New Jersey Transit and the rail lines (PATH and Amtrak) that run on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line.

AirTrain Newark also offers a simple way for passengers to get to and from Manhattan and points north, or Philadelphia and points south. It also connects passengers to airline terminals, rental car facilities, hotel shuttles and central parking lots. Best of all, you never have to worry about traffic conditions.

If you’re departing from NYC Penn Station or Newark Penn Station, take New Jersey Transit or Amtrak to Newark Liberty International Airport Station. It takes about five minutes to get from AirTrain to the train platforms and between seven and 11 minutes to get to your terminal, depending on the terminal.

 

To & From AirTrain Newark

AirTrain Newark provides easy connections to and from New Jersey Transit, PATH and Amtrak through one gateway: Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Customers may purchase a ticket to ride on AirTrain Newark from New Jersey Transit or Amtrak at their train stations, ticket offices or ticketing machines and the AirTrain Newark fee will be included - one ticket does it all.

 

AirTrain JFK

AirTrain JFK is the easiest way to get to, from and around Kennedy International Airport. The AirTrain JFK connects with MTA New York City Transit subways and buses and the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), providing a low-cost, easy way to travel by mass transit to major destinations in New York and New Jersey.

 


To & From AirTrain JFK

 

  • Take the AirTrain JFK to get to the MTA New York City Transit subways or Long Island Railroad.
  • Take the subway/LIRR into Manhattan - Penn Station
  • At NY Penn Station, you can catch NJ Transit out to Princeton Junction
 

 

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