Transportation to American Lindy Hop Championships in Stamford, CT
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Okay, New York City Folks.  If you can make it north of 14th Street to Grand Central Station, getting to the American Lindy Hop Championships in Stamford, Ct. on October 29-31 is a breeze.  Coming back late night by taxi is a possibility if you plan ahead. Or stay up all night and take the early train back.   And do not forget your Halloween Costume. Friday and Saturday evening dancing goes until 4:00 AM with great Lindy DJs, and, of course, George Gee and The Jump Jive and Wailers. -- both nights.


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Stamford Train Station: S
Sheraton Stamford Hotel: E
2701 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905 (203) 359-1300

 

TRAIN TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN NEW YORK AND STAMFORD
Friday and Saturday Night [Note -- trains are frequent at other times [approximately every 10-30 minutes.] 800-METRO-INFO or 212-532-4900]. 
$10.00   $7.50 off-peak [all Saturday  and Sunday and after 8:00 PM on Friday]

Leave
Stamford

Arrive
Grand Central

10:00 PM

11:06  PM

10:53 PM

11:40 PM

11:10 PM

12:16 PM

12:16 OM

1:03 PM

12:23 LeaveAM

1:29 PM

Then take a limo or taxi.

Or Stay up all night and take the first train in the morning.

5:48 AM

6:40 AM

6:00 AM

7:06 AM

 

 

TAXIS/LIMOUSINES

Eveready Transportation/Stamford Yellow [Taxis] (Stamford) (203) 967-3633. 800-399-3556
                                                          Late Night Departures should be reserved.
Approximate rates:         Stamford Train Station to Sheraton    $6.00 (4 person sedan)
Sheraton Stamford to Midtown Manhattan $71.00 plus tolls/tip (4 person sedan)

There are taxis services in nearby towns that may be able to provide service at similar rates.  For example, in Norwalk, which is a few miles away, try  Norwalk Taxi (203) 855-1764  or Norwalk Yellow Cab Inc (203) 853-1267.

www.RudysLimousine.com 800-243-rudy  Must call and reserve.
Sample rates: Stamford to Manhattan.
                        10 person van.  One pick-up and drop off. $183.20 including tolls and gratuities.
                        6 person limousine.  $165.20.
                        4 person sedan        $142.40
                        extra charge: $10.00 each additional drop off

Connecticut Limousine is fully booked for private service this weekend. Airport service available. Call them at 800-472-5466. Less than Rudys.

WWW.REDDOT.COM 1-800-6REDDOT
LaGuardia to Stamford $38.00 per person one way.

[If you are going just from the airport to Manhattan, your best bet is SuperShuttle ($19 for Newark, $15 from LaGuardia, and $16 from Kennedy to Mid-Town).   1-800-Blue-Van.]