Directions & Parking
The Egg is only minutes from the "Albany airport":http://www.albanyairport.com, "Amtrak":http://www.amtrak.com and the New York State Thruway with direct access from I-787 in either direction.
The principal automobile entrance into the Empire State Plaza is from I-787. Ramps lead directly into underground parking areas. A secondary parking entrance leads from Madison Avenue and South Swan Street.
Parking is available under The Egg and easily accessible via I-787. The V-Lot is generally designated for Egg parking but signs may indicate additional or alternate levels available. Visitors entering the V-Lot are required to show a photo identification and their vehicle is subject to a search. Once in the V-Lot, follow signs for the best elevators to the Egg. Call The Egg Box Office for further details or questions.
Complete visitor parking information for the Plaza area is available from http://www.ogs.state.ny.us the agence that operates these lots.
You can also download a map of parking areas
*From the South:*
Exit NYS Thruway at Exit 23. Follow I-787 North to Empire Plaza exit.
*From the North:*
Exit Northway at Exit 1. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South to Empire Plaza exit.
*From the West:*
Exit NYS Thruway at Exit 23. Follow I-787 North to Empire Plaza exit.
*From the East:*
Exit from I-90 at B1. Follow I-90 West. After crossing the Hudson River, travel South on I-787 to Empire Plaza exit.
*From the Empire Plaza exit:*
Enter the parking tunnel. The V-Lot is the third parking area on your right.
