How to Get to Clinton, NY
From your Point of Arrival to Syracuse, N.Y.
The easiest way to get to Syracuse is to continue traveling by plane. Students should book a connecting flight from their point of entry to Hancock International Airport in Syracuse. The airport in Syracuse is about one hour from the 51ÁÔÆæ campus by car.
From your Point of Arrival to Utica, N.Y.
Students arriving at John F. Kennedy or Newark Airports in the New York City area may find it a bit less expensive to travel to Utica, N.Y. via bus or train. To do so:
- Take a taxi or bus from Kennedy Airport to Penn Station (for the train) or Port Authority Bus Terminal (for the bus). This will cost approximately $45 plus tolls and tips by taxi, and about $15 by bus. Check that will allow you to make a connection to a train or bus to Utica. Be sure to allow adequate time for customs and the trip into the city. Also, since international flights sometimes arrive when the currency exchange at the airport is closed, bring some US currency with you for the taxi or bus.
- Train travel to Utica is via Amtrak and costs between $50 and $100. You may make reservations for an online or by calling 1-800-872-7245. The trip takes about 5 hours.
- Bus travel by Greyhound also takes about 5 hours. You can check the schedule and/or pre-purchase a ticket (costing about $65) at the Greyhound website or by calling 1-800-231-2222.
Both the bus and train arrive at the Utica Train Station. If you notify the Dean of Students office in advance of your expected arrival time, we can make arrangements to meet you and transport you to campus.
Notify Us of Your Travel Plans
When your travel plans are set, please notify International Student Services of your flight number and arrival time in Syracuse, or your anticipated train or bus arrival time in Utica. We want to have the opportunity to meet you at the airport or bus/train station and bring you to campus.
Please notify us of your travel plans as soon as they are available, using the .
Contact
Office / Department Name
International Student Services
Contact Name
Omobonike Odegbami
Director of International Student Services