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Fordham University - Transportation - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Walking
  • Bike
  • Skateboard or scooter
  • Ram Van
  • Subways
  • Bus
Best Ways to Get to the Airport The Ram Van offers airport service during breaks and at the ends of the semesters. If you don't get to make the sign-up list, carpooling with others going to the same airport is always a viable option.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Given the school's locations in the Bronx and Manhattan, Fordham students mainly use public transportation to get around. If you're looking to get into the city, you have several options. The train is literally right outside of the gates and will take you to Grand Central Station. There are subways roughly six blocks from campus that will take you to a number of different places, depending on which trains you get on and where you transfer to.

In terms of Fordham-provided transit, the Ram Van is a viable option if you're looking to get to a point in the city near the Lincoln Center campus—just make sure you sign up for your Ram Van ahead of time. The mode of transportation that is best for you really depends on where you need to go and how much you are willing to spend to get yourself there. Whenever you go into the city, you should always make note of what time the last train or Ram Van leaves (if applicable) because you don't wanna find yourself stuck in the city all night.

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Transportation at Fordham University

pinkphone123

Communications '15

5.0
A+

Public Transportation

The subway is 1 block from the LC campus, cabs are everywhere, there is a bus stop right in front of the school.

May 24, 2012

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Transportation at Fordham University

mumf09

Communication and Media Studies '15

5.0
A+

Too Easy

It's NYC, obviously the subway system is always running so you can get wherever you want, whenever you want. We're only a couple of stops away from Penn Station. Also, the Ram Van runs between the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses, though it's a $3 charge per ride (unless you need it to get to a class). Nobody really uses taxis because of their cost... unless you're drunk and trying to get home, of course.

Jan 14, 2012

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Transportation at Fordham University

rciampi1

Pre-Law Studies '15

4.6
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Getting Around Ram-Town

The Ram Van is perfect to take you to lincoln center or elsewhere! It's cheap too and super convenient from Rose Hill. Also, the train has two stops within a 3 minute walk and can take you right into the city.

Dec 05, 2011

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User rating for Fordham University - Transportation is 3.5 out of 5 based on 21 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know? The Ram Van waits at the entrance of the D Train late at night to provide students a safe way to get back to campus after a long night in the city. The Ram Van also drives around the Arthur Avenue area at night to pick up and drop off students who live off campus.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Shuttle Service

The Office of Student Affairs and Security provides transportation from Rose Hill to certain common neighborhood stops (the subway entrance, off-campus housing, etc.) seven days a week. The ride is free, but passengers must show their student ID.

(718) 817-2222

Daily 10 a.m.–5 a.m.

Ram Van

Ram Van is a student-driven van that runs every half hour from Rose Hill to the Lincoln Center campus.

(718) 817-INFO schedule and service updates

(718) 817-4346

Monday–Wednesday 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–12 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson)

Various stations down Sixth Avenue connect New York to northern New Jersey.

(800) 234-7284

(210) 216-6078 Lost and Found

(800) 728-4225 TTY

225 Park Ave. S

www.panynj.gov/path

New Jersey Transit

Provides train service from Penn Station to areas between New York and Trenton, with connections to the PATH trains.

(973) 275-5555 transit info

(800) 772-2287 automated information

(888) TIPS-NJT suspicious activity hotline

4211 Broadway

www.njtransit.com

MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

The subway is the most common means of transportation for Fordham students and New Yorkers in general. Also, MTA buses and rails are available.

(877) 337-2017

(877) 690-5116 out-of-region callers

(212) 878-7000 corporate offices

347 Madison Ave.

www.mta.info

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Newark Liberty International Airport

The airport is approximately 25 miles from campus.

3 Brewster Road, Newark

(973) 961-6000

www.panynj.gov

LaGuardia Airport

The airport is approximately 12 miles from campus.

100-15 Ditmars Blvd., New York

(718) 533-3400

www.panynj.gov

JFK International Airport

The airport is approximately 19 miles from campus.

JFK Access Road, Jamaica

(718) 244-4444

www.panynj.gov

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Service is from the bus terminal at the corner of 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.

625 Eighth Ave.

(800) 343-9999

www.peterpanbus.com

Greyhound

Greyhound provides a service from the bus terminal to all over the country.

625 Eighth Ave.

(212) 971-6300

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Penn Station

The two main stations provide service to various parts of the country.

234 W. 31st St.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

Grand Central Station

The two main stations provide service to various parts of the country.

87 E. 42nd St.

(800) METRO-INFO

www.grandcentralterminal.com

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