Directions

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 Greyhound and 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 from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) — direct flights available via United.

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.

Rochester Airport (ROC) now offers direct flights from:

• ORD - Chicago, IL

• DTW - Detroit, MI

• ATL - Atlanta, GA

• CLT - Charlotte, NC

• MCO - Orlando, FL

• BOS - Boston, MA

• JFK - New York, NY

• FLL - Fort Lauderdale, FL

• BWI - Baltimore, MD

• LAS - Las Vegas, NV

• RDU - Raleigh Durham

• MYR - Myrtle Beach

• BNA - Nashville, TN

• ILM - Wilmington, NC

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.

Syracuse Airport (SYR) offers direct flights from:

• ORD - Chicago, IL

• DTW - Detroit, MI

• ATL - Atlanta, GA

• CLT - Charlotte, NC

• MCO - Orlando, FL

• MSP - Minneapolis, MS

• BOS - Boston, MA

• DFW - Dallas, TX

• DEN - Denver, CO

• TPA - Tampa, FL

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.

Elmira Airport (ELM) offers direct flights from:

• DTW - Detroit, MI

• PIE - St. Petersburg, FL

• MCO - Orlando, FL

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!