Eight days, four cities, one shared dream. A working itinerary for Saran, Usha, Rithika & Eesha, kept live by the planner on the right.
Austin → Boston
Boston Arrival
Confirmation: YBPHWP. SEVERELY DELAYED. New ETA to Boston is 2:41 AM. Expect to arrive at the Airbnb around 3:30 AM!
Delayed approx 3 hours. New ETA: 2:41 AM.
Code: 5109 (press Kucacci button). Apt #1 (unlocked, keys inside). Parking: 1 space in back (right on driveway on left side). Wi-Fi info in app.
Reservation #1077189489. Rewards Card #90016855. Scan QR code or physical card at entry.
Reserved UberXL pickup for when JetBlue flight B6 638 lands. Cost: $57.97.
Boston
Boston
Open canvas: recover from travel, stroll the Freedom Trail, or hop the Charles to Cambridge for a low-key preview.
Self-guided Mobile Tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/northeastern | Steps: 1) Enable browser location. 2) Follow the path and click on points of interest to hear the audio! (Or pick up a physical map at the Visitor Center at 40 Leon St)
Self-guided Mobile Tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/map/bu/79887?tourId=bostonu&pl=v Steps: 1) Enable browser location. 2) Click walking icon to enable trail. 3) Click & collapse 'Campus Tour' dropdown. 4) Follow the path!
Walk to Harvard Station. Take Red Line (inbound) to Park Street. Transfer to Green Line 'E' (outbound). Exit at Northeastern University station.
Board Green Line 'E' (inbound). Transfer at Copley Station to Green Line 'B' (outbound). Exit at Boston University Central station.
Board Green Line 'B' (inbound). Transfer at Park Street to Red Line (outbound toward Alewife). Exit at Harvard Station.
Upscale coastal New England seafood, fresh fish, shrimp, and wood-fired pizzas. (Placeholder time)
Cambridge & Boston
Harvard & MIT
Official admissions tour + info session. Meet at the Smith Campus Center, 30 Dunster St. Allow 90 minutes plus Q&A.
Student-led campus walk + admissions overview. Building 10 lobby. Great pairing with Harvard same day.
Walk to Harvard Station. Take Red Line (inbound toward Ashmont/Braintree) for just 2 stops. Exit at Kendall/MIT Station.
Board Red Line (outbound toward Alewife) at Kendall/MIT. Ride 2 stops back to Harvard Station.
Overlooks Harvard Square. Incredible paneer dishes, chicken tikka, and seafood curries. (Confirmed!)
Boston → New York City
Northeast Corridor
Res: 4D07AD. Train: Acela 2155. Car 3, Seats 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B. Arrive at South Station by 6:30 AM!
Official checkout is 11:00 AM, but you must leave by 6:00 AM to catch your 7:00 AM Amtrak train at South Station!
Expedia conf: 73467667981448. Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View. Note: Email says "2 Adults" - may want to verify it covers the 2 girls as well! Free cancellation until July 19.
Confirmed UberXL pickup for 4 guests + luggage. Estimated dropoff at 6:11 AM. Cost: $31.84.
Pending exact restaurant. Plan to take the PATH train from Newport to WTC, then head to Chinatown for Peking Duck, Seafood, or Noodles!
New York City
NYU & Lower Manhattan
Open House + walking tour around Washington Square Park. Check in at the Kimmel Center 10 minutes early.
Picked up BMW X3 2025 from Sixt!
Expedia itinerary 73467689447484. 1 room, 2 Double Beds. Reservation for Saran Sivashanmugam (2 adults, 2 children). Free cancellation until Jul 20.
Hotel check-out. You have a few hours to grab lunch before picking up the rental car at 2:00 PM!
Upscale farm-to-table. Fantastic roast chicken, salmon, and fresh vegetarian dishes. (Placeholder time)
Optional stop on the drive to Princeton. If you stay late in Manhattan to explore, you can simply skip this and go straight to the hotel!
Princeton, NJ
Princeton
Confirmed for 2 people. Includes a 45-min info session and a 60-min outdoor student-led tour. Arrive by 11:45 AM to park at Stadium Drive Garage and take the Tiger Transit Shuttle to 36 University Place.
The awe-inspiring Mahamandir (often called the Golden Temple of NJ). It is only a 15-minute drive from the Princeton campus!
Philadelphia
UPenn & Wharton
Confirmed for 2 attendees. 9:30 AM: Morning Information Session. 10:15 AM: Morning Tour.
Of particular interest to Eesha: pre-law / business track. Confirm registration and any minimum age.
Confirmation: 019f91d0-0ed2-7a38-a9f1-93877ef10a65. Scan your barcode at the gate. Park in any unmarked spot!
Incredible authentic Indian vegetarian dinner to cap off the East Coast trip!
Philadelphia → Austin
Return to Austin
Confirmation: G965N3. Travelers: Saravanan, Chandrakala, Rithika, and Eesha.
Confirmation: G965N3
Hotel check-out. Leaving early to grab coffee and make the flight!
Drop off BMW X3 at Sixt. Remember to stop at the 7-Eleven / Exxon (100 Lindbergh Rd) on airport grounds to have the tank filled before returning!
Pick up car after landing at AUS. Reservation #1077189489.
Quick detour for coffee and breakfast before hitting the highway to Newark.
Fill up the rental car gas tank! Remember, stay in the car—NJ is full-service only.
Take the AirTrain from the rental center to Terminal C. Drop off checked bags and clear TSA.
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