Nestled in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College is a vibrant academic community that welcomes students, visitors, and alumni from around the world. If you're planning to visit our beautiful campus, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate your way here, no matter where you're coming from.
Getting to Ithaca College by Car
Ithaca College is conveniently located just off of Route 13, making it easily accessible by car. Here are some directions from major cities:
From New York City
- Take I-87 N from NYC.
- Continue onto I-90 E in Albany.
- Take I-90 E to I-88 E in Schenectady.
- Take I-88 E to I-81 N in Binghamton.
- Take I-81 N to I-790 N in Syracuse.
- Take I-790 N to I-690 W in Syracuse.
- Take I-690 W to I-81 S in Syracuse.
- Take I-81 S to I-790 S in Syracuse.
- Take I-790 S to I-90 W in Syracuse.
- Take I-90 W to I-86 W in Horseheads.
- Take I-86 W to I-99 N in Painted Post.
- Take I-99 N to I-86 E in Horseheads.
- Take I-86 E to NY-13 S in Ithaca.
- Follow NY-13 S to your destination.
From Buffalo
- Take I-90 E from Buffalo.
- Take I-86 E in Horseheads.
- Take I-86 E to NY-13 S in Ithaca.
- Follow NY-13 S to your destination.
Getting to Ithaca College by Public Transportation
If you're traveling by bus or train, you'll first need to get to Ithaca's Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) or Ithaca's bus and train station. From there, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare service to reach the college. Here are some public transportation options:
By Train
The closest train station to Ithaca College is the Ithaca Station, served by Amtrak. From the station, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare service to reach the college.
By Bus
Ithaca is served by several bus companies, including Greyhound and Shortline/Coach USA. You can take a bus to Ithaca's bus station and then take a taxi or use a rideshare service to reach the college.
Campus Navigation
Once you've arrived at Ithaca College, you might need some help navigating our 230-acre campus. Here's a simple campus map to help you get around:
| Building | Location |
|---|---|
| Park School of Communications | Center of campus, near the entrance |
| Ithaca College Athletics and Events Center | South side of campus |
| James J. Whalen Center for Music | North side of campus |
| Homer D. Babbidge Library | Center of campus, near the entrance |
We hope this guide helps you find your way to Ithaca College and our beautiful campus. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you here!
