Directions

ITHACA CAMPUS

720 W GREEN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850

Hammerstone School in downtown Ithaca is located on a one way street.

  • There are two entrances with a small divider for our parking lot.  

  • Free on street parking in available on W Green St. 

  • Some GPS applications will have you enter on W State St. Just keep driving through the parking lot and over speed bumps. There is a small alleyway on the right that connects the two parking lots just before you exit onto W Green St.

Directions

TRUMANSBURG CAMPUS

3285 JACKSONVILLE RD, TRUMANSBURG, NY 14886

There are two driveways leading to the Hammerstone School property: 

  • The north driveway with the mail boxes is the residence driveway.  

  • The south driveway with the Hammerstone sign leads directly to our parking lot outside of the teaching barn where some of our summer classes take place. 

  • Use this driveway for ALL classes at the Trumansburg campus.

DIRECTIONS

Where are you coming from?

  • PLANE
    Approx. 1.5 hour flight

    Route:

    • Fly direct from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)

    CAR

    Approx. 4.5 to 5 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-80 W to I-380 N

    • Merge onto I-81 N toward Binghamton

    • Exit onto NY-79 W to Ithaca

    BUS

    Approx. 3.75 to 6 hours

    Options: OurBus (fastest option is 3 hours and 45 minutes from the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal). Other options include Greyhoundand FlixBus.

    • Departure: Port Authority, Midtown Manhattan, or George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal.

    • Arrival: Downtown Ithaca

    • From bus stop to campus:

      • Downtown Ithaca: 15 min walk from most terminals. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available.

      • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Check with your lodging host as many have transportation options in and around the Finger Lakes.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • PLANE
    Approx. 1.5 hour flight

    Route:

    • Fly direct from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)

    From airport to campus:

    • ITH Airport is approx. 20 minutes from Hammerstone. Uber, Lyft, local taxis, and rental cars available.

      • TCAT Bus: TCAT offers regular bus service from the airport to downtown Ithaca. Routes 32 and 72 provide direct service to the Commons. 

      • Our downtown location is a 7-10 min walk from the Ithaca Commons

    CAR
    Approx. 6 to 7 hours This is a very scenic drive!

    Route:

    • Take I-270 N to I-70 W

    • Merge onto I-76 W (Pennsylvania Turnpike)

    • Take I-81 N toward Binghamton

    • Exit onto NY-79 W to Ithaca

    BUS
    Approx. 8 to 10 hours (with transfers).

    Options: Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus (transfer in NYC or Binghamton typically required)

    Departure: Union Station (D.C.) or area transit hubs

    Arrival: Downtown Ithaca.

    From bus stop to campus:

    • Downtown Ithaca: 15 min walk from most terminals. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available

    • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Check with your lodging host as many have transportation options in and around the Finger Lakes.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR
    Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-390 S toward Corning

    • Merge onto NY-17/I-86 E

    • Exit onto NY-96 N to Trumansburg

    BUS
    Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours

    Options: Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways

    Departure: Rochester Bus Terminal

    Arrival: Downtown Ithaca

    From bus stop to campus:

    • Downtown Ithaca: 15 min walk from most terminals. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available

    • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Many lodging hosts offer transportation options, be sure to check in advance.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR

    Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-81 S toward Binghamton

    • Exit onto NY-79 W to Ithaca

    • Continue on NY-79 W through Ithaca

    BUS

    Approx. 1.5 to 2.5 hours

    Options: Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus

    Departure: Syracuse Regional Transportation Center or Syracuse University area

    Arrival: Downtown Ithaca

    From bus stop to campus:

    • Downtown Ithaca: 15-minute walk from most terminals. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available.

    • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Check with your lodging host, as many offer transportation options in and around the Finger Lakes.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR
    Approx. 2.5 to 3 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-90 E (New York State Thruway) toward Rochester

    • Exit onto I-390 S toward Corning

    • Merge onto NY-17/I-86 E

    • Exit onto NY-96 N to Trumansburg

    BUS
    Approx. 3.5 to 5 hours

    Options: Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways (may require transfer in Rochester or Syracuse)

    Departure: Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center

    Arrival: Downtown Ithaca

    From bus stop to campus:

    • Downtown Ithaca: 15 min walk from most terminals. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available

    • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Many lodging hosts offer transportation options—be sure to check in advance.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR

    Approx. 45 mins

    Route:

    • Take NY-13 N toward Ithaca

    • Continue on NY-13 N through Ithaca

    BUS

    Approx. 55 minutes

    Options: CTran Route 30

    Departure: Elmira Transit Center - Railroad Ave

    Arrival: Tompkins County Library, Downtown Ithaca. Service operates Monday through Friday, once daily.

    From bus stop to campus:

    • Downtown Ithaca: 15-minute walk from the library. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available.

    • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Check with your lodging host, as many offer transportation options in and around the Finger Lakes.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR

    Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-90 W (Massachusetts Turnpike) toward Albany

    • Continue on I-90 W into New York State

    • Exit onto I-81 S toward Binghamton

    • Exit onto NY-79 W to Ithaca

    PLANE

    Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) offers direct flights to:

    • Syracuse (SYR)

      • Flight Duration: Approx. 1 hour 14 minutes

      • Airlines: American Airlines, JetBlue

    • Rochester (ROC)

      • Flight Duration: Approx. 1 hour 35 minutes

      • Airlines: American Airlines

    From Airport to Hammerstone:

    • Syracuse (SYR): Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours by car

    • Rochester (ROC): Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours by car

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR

    Approx. 4.5 to 5.5 hours This is a very scenic drive!

    Route:

    • Take Merritt Parkway (CT-15 N) to I-684 N

    • Merge onto I-84 W toward Brewster, NY

    • Exit to Rt 17 N

    • Take I-81 N toward Binghamton

    • Exit onto NY-79 W toward Ithaca

    • Follow local roads to downtown Ithaca

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!

  • CAR

    • Approx. 5.5 to 6.5 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-90 E toward Erie, PA

    • Merge onto I-86 E (Southern Tier Expressway) toward Jamestown

    • Continue on I-86 E through Corning

    • Exit onto NY-13 N toward Ithaca

    • Follow local roads to downtown Ithaca

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home.

  • CAR

    Approx. 4 to 4.5 hours

    Route:

    • Take I-476 N (Northeast Extension) toward Allentown

    • Merge onto I-81 N toward Binghamton

    • Exit onto NY-79 W toward Ithaca

    • Follow local roads to downtown Ithaca

    BUS

    Approx. 5 to 6 hours

    • OurBus:

      • Duration: Approx. 5 hours

      • Departure: 3802 Ludlow Street, University City

      • Arrival: The Ithaca Commons, Downtown Ithaca

    From bus stop to campus:

    • Downtown Ithaca: 15 min walk from The Commons. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available

    • Trumansburg: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available but can be spotty in the evening. Check with your lodging host as many have transportation options in and around the Finger Lakes.

    Note: If taking a class with a take-home item, we recommend a four-door sedan or larger. Alternatively, you can donate your project to Hammerstone for us to use—this way, you still gain the experience, knowledge, and plans to recreate it at home!