Getting to the venue
Airport information
The closest airports to the Stamford campus are
Westchester County Airport is about 25 minutes away by car. An Uber/Lyft ride to downtown Stamford typically costs $35–$60.
LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark are major international airports located about 45–75 minutes away (traffic dependent). Rideshare costs to Stamford usually range from $80–$160. Public transportation options are available from these airports (see below).
Local transportation
In-Town
Train: The primary rail service is Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line.
The Stamford Transportation Center is about a 10-minute walk from campus. Frequent service connects Stamford to New York City (Grand Central Terminal) and other Connecticut cities.
Local Bus: Operated by CTtransit. Typical fare: about $1.75 per ride. Several routes stop near downtown and the campus.
Hotel Blocks
We have two hotel reservation blocks for MIP Workshop participants close to the UConn Stamford Campus.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Stamford Downtown
275 Summer Street | Stamford, CT 06901
The group rate is $279.00 USD per night.
Start Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
End Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
This is the closest hotel to the conference building, located across the street, just 390 ft (120 m) away.
Book your room for the MIP workshop at Residence Inn by Marriott Stamford Downtown
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Stamford Suites Hotel
720 Bedford Street | Stamford, CT 06901
The group rate is $179.00 USD per night.
Start Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
End Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
This hotel is a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) walk to the conference building.
Book your room for the MIP workshop at Stamford Suites Hotel
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Otherwise, Stamford is a semi-urban environment with many options available within a short distance.
The Stamford train station is located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away and is connected to New York City and New Haven via MTA.
