DUNE FD3 Mini-Workshop Toward a Combined Photon Detection and Field Cage System

Logistic and Accommodation

Transportation

There are three main Airports that serve NYC area: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). All of them have car rentals. If you opt to rent a car we will provide, at the time of registration, a temporary parking permit (one per day) for the parking lot of the Physics and Astronomy Department: lots 11-13 here. You have to leave it on the dashboard of your car.

From JFK to Stony Brook University (SBU)

1. Public Transportation:

   • Start by taking the AirTrain JFK from the airport to the Jamaica Station. The AirTrain ticket costs $8. Once you reach Jamaica Station, purchase a ticket for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Stony Brook Station. We suggest using the app of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to check the time and to buy tickets (link here). An alternative to Stony Brook Station is Ronkokoma. There are also more trains to this station, but once there you need to request a ride through Uber or Lyft.




2. Taxi, Ride-Sharing Service and Limo:

   • Taxis and ride-sharing services are available at JFK Airport. You can easily find a taxi stand or request a ride through popular apps like Uber or Lyft. The fare can vary from $150 to $200.

   • A cheaper alternative is the company Spartan Limousine, phone 631-928-5454. A ride from JFK costs around $100.

From LGA to SBU

1. Combination of Public Transportation and Taxi:

   • From LaGuardia Airport you can take a taxi for approximately $12 - $14 to the closest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train station: the Woodside train station. From Woodside, you can take the LIRR to Stony Brook by transferring at the Jamaica train station. We suggest using the app of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to check the time and to buy tickets (link here).

   • Alternatively, follow the signs for buses to the city and take the Q70 LGA express bus (schedule here) to the LIRR Woodside train station (2nd stop). The bus is free. Once in Woodside train station, follow the instructions at the bullet just above. 

   • An alternative to Stony Brook Station is Ronkokoma. There are also more trains to this station, but once there you need to request a ride through Uber or Lyft.




2. Taxi, Ride-Sharing Service and Limo:

   • Taxis and ride-sharing services are available at LaGuardia Airport. You can easily find a taxi stand or request a ride through Uber or Lyft. The fare can vary from $150 to $200.

   • A cheaper alternative is the company Spartan Limousine, phone 631-928-5454. A ride from JFK costs around $100.

From EWR to SBU

1. Public Transportation:

   • Buy a combined New Jersey Transit/AirTrain ticket to Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station) in New York City. The price of the ticket is $13 (AirTrain included) and you can buy it and display on your iPhone or Android phone with the MyTix app. You first take the AirTrain, which will take you to the EWR Train Station, then you will take the New Jersey Transit train. The train ride from EWR Train station to Pennsylvania Station takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. From Pennsylvania Station you can take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Stony Brook. An alternative to Stony Brook Station is Ronkokoma. There are also more trains to this station, but once there you need to request a ride through Uber or Lyft.




2. Taxi or Ride-Sharing Service:

   • Taxis and ride-sharing services are available at EWR. You can easily find a taxi stand or request a ride through Uber or Lyft. The fare can vary and it is hard to estimate

Accommodation

We recommend:

• Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook which is on campus

• Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook which is not on campus but shuttle to campus is available

• Estate at Three Village Inn in Stony Brook Village

Parking

You will park at lot 11 and lot 13 on this map. These lots are the closest to Physics, Math, and Simons Center buildings. Parking passes are available in the workshop room D-122. You will need to fill it and put it on top of the dashboard. 

Coffee breaks and lunches

Complimentary coffee breaks will be provided at designated times. However, please note that lunches will be personal and attendees are responsible for their own meals during the designated lunch break. There are different dining options on campus and right outside.