New York Auto Show Transportation & Car Service
Over 1 million visitors in 10 days at Javits Centeron Manhattan's far west side. Parking garages charging $40-60 and filling by noon on weekends. The nearest subway is blocks away. Curbside drop-off on 11th Avenue puts you at the entrance — no garage, no walking, no circling.
Javits Center Parking Fills Fast — The Drop-Off Alternative
The New York International Auto Show draws over 1 million visitors to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center over 10 days each April. It is one of the largest and most prestigious auto shows in North America, featuring new vehicle reveals, concept cars, and the latest automotive technology from every major manufacturer.
The Javits Center sits on Manhattan's far west side at 34th Street and 11th Avenue — not conveniently located for pedestrians from most Manhattan hotels and not well served by subway. Parking during the Auto Show is limited and expensive at $35-50+ per day, with garages near the convention center filling up quickly on weekends. The combination of over 100,000 daily visitors and a venue on the edge of Manhattan creates real transportation challenges.
True North VIP provides door-to-door car service for Auto Show attendees, exhibitors, and corporate groups. Our chauffeurs drop you directly at the 11th Avenue entrance — no parking, no walking from distant garages, no waiting for rideshare in post-show crowds. For corporate groups and exhibitors attending multiple days, we offer multi-day packages with consistent chauffeur assignment and simplified billing.
2026 Auto Show Details & Hours
Ten days of automotive innovation at the Javits Convention Center on Manhattan's west side.
Venue
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. The recently expanded Javits Center features over 840,000 square feet of exhibition space — one of the largest convention venues in North America.
Dates
April 3-12, 2026. The show runs for 10 consecutive days including two weekends. Press preview days precede the public opening for media and industry professionals.
Hours
Monday through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Peak attendance occurs on weekends and evenings. For a less crowded experience, weekday morning visits are recommended.
Attendance
Over 1 million visitors across the 10-day run. The Auto Show is one of the highest-attendance events at the Javits Center annually. Weekend days draw the largest single-day crowds.
Exhibitors
Every major global automaker participates, with new vehicle reveals, interactive displays, test drives, and concept car showcases. Industry days precede public opening for media and dealer networks.
Location Context
The Javits Center is on Manhattan's far west side — 11th Avenue at 34th Street. While Midtown hotels are only 10-15 minutes by car, the walk from Times Square is 20+ minutes and the nearest subway station is several blocks away.
Getting to Javits Center
Drop-off, pickup, and travel times from Manhattan hotels and all three major airports.
Drop-Off & Pickup
The primary vehicle drop-off for the Javits Center is along 11th Avenue on the west side of the building. Our chauffeurs approach via the West Side Highway (exiting at 34th Street) or via 34th Street westbound from Midtown — both routes avoid the congestion of interior Midtown streets.
For pickup, coordinate with your chauffeur by text or call when you are ready to leave. During peak Auto Show hours, the 11th Avenue corridor between 34th and 40th Streets can be congested — our chauffeurs stage nearby and arrive at the entrance within 5-10 minutes of your call.
From Hotels & Airports
Times Square / Herald Square
10-15 minMidtown East / Grand Central
15-20 minDowntown Manhattan / FiDi
20-25 minNewark Airport (EWR)
30-40 minLaGuardia Airport (LGA)
30-40 minJFK Airport
45-60 minNewark is the closest airport to Javits via the Lincoln Tunnel — a direct 30-40 minute ride.
Corporate & Group Auto Show Transportation
From dealer groups to manufacturer executives to media teams — the Auto Show is an industry event that demands professional transportation.
Corporate Groups & Dealer Networks
- Executive Sprinter vans for groups up to 14 — hotel to Javits in one vehicle
- Multi-vehicle coordination for larger dealer groups and corporate teams
- Client hospitality programs: airport pickup, show visit, dinner, hotel return
- Simplified corporate billing — single invoice across all vehicles and days
- Synchronized arrival timing for coordinated exhibit tours and presentations
- Post-show dinner transfers to any Manhattan restaurant
Multi-Day Exhibitor Service
- Consistent daily pickup from your hotel at a scheduled time
- Early-morning setup arrivals (6:00-8:00 AM) before show opens
- Late-evening breakdown departures (6:00-10:00 PM) after show closes
- Same chauffeur assignment across the full 10-day exhibition
- Flexible scheduling: adjust daily timing as exhibit needs change
- Weekend and weekday coverage — no gaps in your transportation plan
Contact us to set up a multi-day exhibitor transportation program: +1-347-321-9929
How Auto Show Transportation Works
Four steps from booking to the show floor.
Tell Us Your Schedule
Call +1-347-321-9929 or book at truenorthvip.com/book. Flying in from Newark for a single day? Exhibiting for all 10? Need a Sprinter for your dealer group? We build the right package.
West Side Highway to 34th
Your chauffeur takes the West Side Highway and exits at 34th Street — the fastest approach to Javits from any direction. Drop-off on the 11th Avenue side, steps from the main entrance.
Walk the Show Floor
840,000 square feet of exhibition space. Spend 2 hours or 8. Your chauffeur stages on the side streets near 34th and 11th, ready when you text.
Dinner or Hotel
Done for the day? Name the restaurant — your chauffeur navigates the post-show 11th Avenue congestion so you do not have to. Multi-day exhibitors get the same chauffeur and pickup time every morning.
Airport to Auto Show Transfers
Direct airport-to-Javits transfers or airport-to-hotel with separate show-day service. All transfers include complimentary flight tracking.
All airport transfers include complimentary flight tracking. Airport service details
Javits Center & Auto Show Ride Q&A
11th Avenue drop-off, garage pricing vs. car service math, airport-to-Javits timing, and multi-day exhibitor logistics.
Javits & Midtown West Rides
Drop-Off at Javits — Skip the $50 Garage
Ten days. One million visitors. Nearby garages charging $50 and hitting capacity by noon. Javits sits on Manhattan's far west edge where subway lines are sparse and cabs thin out. Your chauffeur pulls to 11th Avenue, you walk through the door. That simple.
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Last updated: February 2026