Driving / Parking / Uber / Buses
Question
If I drive, can I park my car at the Sanctuary reception venue?
Answer
No. There is NO private car or valet PARKING AT THE SANCTUARY reception venue. However, THERE IS PUBLIC PARKING at the Roosevelt Island Motorgate Parking Garage. See details below: If guests chose to drive to the reception, the option for parking is at the MOTORGATE Parking Garage on Roosevelt Island with transport to the Sanctuary by the Roosevelt Island RED BUS (RIOC). o The entrance to the MOTORGATE parking garage is immediately off to the right after crossing over the Roosevelt Island Bridge – on the same level as the bridge. DO NOT drive down the ramp to the left. o There are 8 levels of parking. The Bridge is level 4 off the bridge. o Parking rates is $25/24 hours. o You may park your car on any level or in any spot except reserved spots. o Transportation to the Sanctuary from the parking garage is by the RIOC Red Bus – a 5 minute bus ride. This bus runs every 15 minutes until 2:30 am. The cost is FREE. o Take the northbound Red Bus located on first floor of the parking garage (street level) in front of Food Town. The bus stop is “686 Main Street- Gristedes”. The northbound bus is on the same side of the street as the parking garage. o Take the bus two stops (5 minutes) to the “888 Main Street OCTAGON” bus stop. o The Sanctuary is a short walk (700 feet) from the bus stop. o AFTER THE RECEPTION RETURNING TO YOUR CAR: Take the southbound Red Bus from the “888 Main Street OCTAGON” bus stop to the parking garage bus stop “10 River Road (Manhattan Park)” which is across the street from the parking garage. o RIOC Red Bus information - Phone: 212-832-4540
Question
Where should Uber or private car service drop off guests?
Answer
Uber or private car service can drop off and pick up guests in front of the Octagon Building located at 888 Main Street, New York, NY 10044, followed by a short walk to the Sanctuary. Please do not drop off in front of the Sanctuary reception venue due to limited space.
Question
Will there be charter bus service for guests?
Answer
YES! Private charter bus transportation will be provided: BEFORE THE WEDDING - from the Graduate and Springhill Suites Hotels to St. Patrick's Cathedral. The schedule will be available at the hotel on the day of the wedding and posted on this website. AFTER THE WEDDING - from St. Patrick's Cathedral to the Sanctuary AFTER THE RECEPTION - from the Sanctuary to the Graduate Hotel, Springhill Suites Hotel and St. Patrick's The time schedule will be posted to this website by July 3rd.