Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center at 11th Avenue on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was built in 1986 and named for New York Senator Jacob K. Javits, who died that year. The Center is operated and maintained by the New York City Convention Center Operating Corporation.

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Public Transportation Please keep in mind that the public transportation fare is $2.00. The subways accept MetroCards. Buses accept MetroCards and exact change fares. With MetroCards you can transfer from subway to bus and bus to subway for one fare. MetroCards are available at the local stores. Buses M34: Runs east/west on 34th Street. Stops on 11th Avenue outside the Javits Center and at Penn Station. M42: Runs east/west on 42nd street. Stops directly outside the Javits Center and at Grand Central Station. Port Authority: New Jersey Transit and other buses arrive at the Port Authority terminal at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. The M42 will bring you from there to the Javits Center.