All Roads Lead to the New York International Auto Show

But How Should You Get There & Where Should You Park?

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Automobiles are unquestionably the main attraction at the 2005 New York International Automobile Show, to be held March 25th - April 3rd at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City; yet, many show-goers do not actually drive to the Auto Show, and those who do aren't sure where to park their car once they have arrived. To help, Show organizers are offering the following tips on transportation bargains, discounted tickets, easy parking, and more.

Show Times

The 2005 New York Auto Show is open Monday-Friday and both Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM and both Sundays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Ticket Sales

Tickets are on sale now at http://www.autoshowny.com/ and will be available on-site at the Javits Center during the Show. The price of admission is $12 for adults and $4 for children under 12. A group discount of $1 off each ticket is given to groups of 10 or more adults. For more information, please call (718) 746-5300 x242.

Parking

Special Auto Show parking rates are available at the Manhattan Plaza Parking Garage, located on W. 42nd Street between Ninth and Tenth Ave. Sunday - Wednesday a special flat rate of $8.00 is offered if you enter after 5:00 PM, and Thursday through Saturday a flat rate of $12.00 is offered if you enter after 5:00 PM. Daily after 11:00 AM up to 1 hour; $7.00, up to 2 hours; $10.00, up to 3 hours; $13.00; 3-10 hours; $16.00; rates include tax. A free shuttle bus from the garage to the Javits Center, sponsored by the Auto Show, will run Friday, March 25th from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday, March 26th and Saturday April 2nd from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Sunday, March 27th and Sunday, April 3rd from 10:00 AM - 7:15 PM; and Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 1st from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Getting to the Show by Rail

Metro North Railroad is offering a discount special event package, including discounted rail fare and discounted Auto show event ticket. Adults will be charged the applicable excursion rail fare, plus $10 for Show admission. Children ages 5-11 will be charged .75 cents each way on any off-peak train when accompanied by a parent or guardian (four children per adult; additional children pay applicable excursion fare), and will be charged $2.50 for show admission.

Rail and show ticket packages are available at all Metro-North ticket offices, ticket machines, and online at http://www.mta.info/ only. The special excursion ticket package will not be sold on-board trains or at the Show's ticket booths. Metro-North commutation ticket holders and employees with valid rail passes can purchase the event ticket from any station on the Harlem, Hudson or New Haven lines that have ticket offices.

In addition, entry forms will be available at the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association's (GNYADA) exhibit, located in the Galleria Shopping Mall at the Auto Show, offering a chance to win a seven-day European vacation for two, including airfare and hotel. The drawing for a winner will be held on April 3rd at the GNYADA exhibit. Additional information on Metro-North Service is available by calling 800-METRO INFO or, in New York City, (212) 532-4900 or by visiting http://www.mta.info/.

The Long Island Rail Road offers a special Auto Show discount package, including rail fare and admission to the show, at a cost of $22 in zones 1-10, $31 zones 12-14, children ages 5-11 $4 any zone (package must be purchased in advance at an LIRR Ticket office). As a special Auto show promotion the LIRR will distribute entry forms for a special drawing offering a trip for two to Puerto Rico. Additional LIRR information is available in New York City at (718) 217-LIRR; in Nassau at (516) 822-LIRR; and in Suffolk at (631) 231-LIRR or online at http://www.mta.info/.

Handicapped Access

The Javits Center is handicapped accessible. For more information about the New York International Auto Show, visit http://www.autoshowny.com/, or call the Information Hotline for pre-recorded information: (800) 282-3336.

                           Important Show Dates

              Press Preview             March 23 & 24
              Dealer Preview            March 24
              Public Sneak Preview      March 25
              Public Show Dates         March 25 - April 3