Getting Here

Our campus is conveniently located steps from a the MTA 1 train subway stop, and close to several major highways with easy access to three international airports. No matter where you're coming from, it's easy to find us.

4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10471

  • Parking and Driving Directions

    Visitor Parking

    Drive to the main entrance, located off Manhattan College parkway and marked with a large sign. Check in at the security booth and the guard will direct you to a parking space in our visitor lot.

    Driving Directions

    Our campus is easily accessible from several major highways and served by New York City's three international airports.

    From Long Island

    Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge)

    • Follow signs to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North.
    • Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, bear right off the ramp and bear right onto Broadway.
    • At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed up hill to main gate on right.

    Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge

    • Take Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North.
    • Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, bear right off the ramp and bear right onto Broadway.
    • At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
    From Upstate

    Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway

    • Exit at 246th Street.
    • Turn left at first traffic light, turn right onto Fieldston Road at circle and then turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed down hill to main gate on left.

    New York State Thruway (I-87)

    • The Thruway South (I-87) becomes the Major Deegan Expressway.
    • Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, turn right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway.
    • At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
    From New Jersey

    George Washington Bridge

    • Take Henry Hudson Parkway North to 239th Street exit (no commercial vehicles).
    • At stop sign, proceed straight across intersection (monument on left), pass traffic light and bear right at fork onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed down hill to main gate on left.
    From Manhattan

    F.D.R. Drive

    • Take F.D.R. Drive to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North.
    • Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, bear right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway.
    • At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed up hill to main gate on right.

    West Side Highway

    • Take West Side Highway to Henry Hudson Parkway North to W. 239th Street exit.
    • At stop sign, proceed straight across intersection (monument on left), pass traffic light and bear right at fork onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed down hill to main gate on left.
    From New England

    New England Thruway (I-95)

    • Take New England Thruway West to Cross Westchester Expressway, then onto New York State Thruway South.
    • Exit at Van Cortlandt Park South, turn right off ramp and bear right onto Broadway.
    • At second traffic light, turn left and then left again onto Manhattan College Parkway.
    • Proceed up hill to main gate on right.
    From Airports

    JFK

    • Take Van Wyck Expressway North to Grand Central Parkway to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge), and follow the Long Island directions (above).

    LaGuardia

    • Take Grand Central Parkway to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge), and follow Long Island directions (above).

    Newark Liberty

    • Take N.J. Turnpike North to George Washington Bridge and follow the New Jersey directions (above).
  • Public Transportation

    MTA Subway

    • Take the 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Street (last stop).
    • Walk up the hill on W. 242nd Street to main gate on right.
    • For more information on subway schedules, visit mta.info.

    Metro North

    • Take the Hudson Line to Marble Hill.
    • Exit the Marble Hill station, cross Broadway and enter the 1 train subway station at 231st Street. Then follow the MTA Subway directions above.
    • For more information on train schedules, visit mta.info.

    MTA Bus

    • Bus routes near the College are the 7, 10 and 24, all of which stop at W. 239th Street and Riverdale Avenue.
    • For more information on city bus schedules, visit mta.info.

    Bus from New Jersery

    • Take bus to Port Authority Terminal at either W. 42nd Street or W. 178th Street.
    • Take the 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Street (last stop).
    • Walk up the hill on W. 242nd Street to main gate on right.
  • Amtrak Train

    Amtrak trains arrive into New York City's Penn Station located in midtown approximately 12 miles from campus. Once arriving at Penn Station, you can take public transportation to campus per the directions above.

    Amtrak offers a buy one, get one 50% off discount for high school students and their parents who take Amtrak to visit campus. To book your discounted tickets, please go to campusvisit.com/amtrak.