Fordham University - Transportation

B+

Where does this grade come from?View all Transportation rankings Review this school to add your opinion

Comparable Schools' Transportation Grades:

Quick Stats

Best Ways to Get Around Town		A bike (but be careful!) Bus Ram Van Subways Your feet
Best Ways to Get to the Airport		The ETS Air Shuttle–available at (718) 221-8344–or Super Shuttle Manhattan–available at (800) 258-3826–are probably your best bet to get to JFK or LaGuardia from the Bronx. ETS costs roughly $30, and Super Shuttle is more expensive.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Sure, you’re likely to suffer more headaches because of New York’s public transportation system than from excessive alcohol consumption, but at least you can always find a way to get where you’re going. Lincoln Center students enjoy the privilege of being two blocks away from some of the most consistent running subway lines in New York City. For Rose Hillers, the distance from the nearest stops is a bit longer, but not unreasonable. It’s hard to complain about transportation in a city with a myriad of options running both above and below ground.

Whether you’re commuting or residing on campus, getting to know your transportation modes is a must. Subway lines are logical—once you come to understand them. Figuring out how to finance transportation is another key to planning your Fordham budget. Do you want to buy a monthly Metrocard, where $81 allows you unlimited service? Or should you just add money to your card as you go along? These are things that students figure out once they establish their travel patterns, but it is important to keep in mind the added costs. Although the subways are close to campus, you might find yourself hailing a cab on those late, cold nights. Any way you look at it, transportation in NYC is one expense that can add up quickly.

Fordham Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Transportation at Fordham University

mumf09

'15

Communication and Media Studies

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

Comment actions: Rate

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Transportation at Fordham University

rciampi1

'15

Pre-Law Studies

A

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

Comment actions: Rate

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Transportation at Fordham University

ltraflet

'13

Marketing

C-

Disappointed by Fordham's Contributions

The Ram Van should be free, and shouldn't fill up so easily. They also smell. Metro-North is the best option. Then buses, and the D train. There are a lot of options which is great, but I think Fordham needs to step up their game. 3 dollars for a van ride is ridiculous.

Nov 21, 2011

Comment actions: Rate

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

What do you think of your school? Register to submit reviews to let others know what it's really like »

First

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the cost of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of long-distance transportation to travel between home and school

How convenient is the campus-provided transportation?

How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

How easy is it to get around town?

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Shuttle Service

The Office of Student Affairs and Security provides transportation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 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

Ram Van

www.fordham.edu/ram_van - Ram Van is a student-driven van that runs every half-hour from Rose Hill to the Lincoln Center campus. One-way tickets are $3, with free vouchers offered for educational visits. Purchase tickets in the McGinley Student Center or the Office in Lowenstein Lobby at Lincoln Center.

(718) 817-INFO

Public TransitWhat's This?

New Jersey Transit

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

(973) 762-5100

www.njtransit.com

PATH

Various stations down 6th Avenue connect New York to northern New Jersey.

(800) 234-7248

MTA Subway

The subway is the most common means of transportation for Fordham students and New Yorkers in general. At Rose Hill, the closest subway trains are the D stop at Fordham Road and Grand Concourse, and the Four at Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue. Lincoln Center is closest to the A, B, C, D, and 1/9 trains at 59th St. Columbus Circle.

(718) 330-1234

www.mta.info

Long Island Railroad

Provides train service from Penn Station to Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.

(718) 217-5477

www.mta.info/lirr

Metro North Railroad

Provides train service from Grand Central to Connecticut and Westchester.

(212) 532-4900

www.mta.info/mnr

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Newark Liberty International Airport

The airport is approximately 25 miles from campus.

(888) EWR-INFO

www.panynj.gov

LaGuardia Airport

The airport is approximately 12 miles from campus.

(718) 533-3400

www.panynj.gov

JFK International Airport

The airport is approximately 19 miles from campus.

(718) 244-4444

www.panynj.gov

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Service is from the Port Authority Bus Terminal at the corner of 42nd St. and 8th Avenue.

Penn Station, 625 8th Ave.

(800) 343-9999

www.peterpan-bus.com

Greyhound

Greyhound provides a service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to all over the country.

Penn Station, 8th Avenue at 34th Street

(800) 231-2222

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Penn Station

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

8th Avenue at 31st Street

(800) USA-RAIL

www.amtrak.com

Grand Central Station

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

87 E. 42nd St. at Park Avenue

(800) USA-RAIL

www.amtrak.com

Most Recent Student Author

College Prowler guides are in the hands of students throughout the entire process. Because you can't make student-written guides without the students, we have students at each campus who write, edit, and survey their peers for every guide that we publish. Thanks to our most recent student author at Fordham

Name: Emily Intravia

Hometown: Medford, N.Y.

Major: Playwriting/English

see all student author bios >

Become a Contributing Author

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Fordham University
- Transportation

Yes

Maybe

No

Jump to a section:

CP Scholarships

Transportation

Comparable Schools' Transportation Grades:

Quick Stats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Fordham Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Transportation at Fordham University

Transportation at Fordham University

Transportation at Fordham University

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the cost of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of long-distance transportation to travel between home and school

How convenient is the campus-provided transportation?

How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

How easy is it to get around town?

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Public TransitWhat's This?

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Most Recent Student Author

Become a Contributing Author

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

You are a . . .

Company

Finding The Right College:

Picking The Right Major:

Paying For College:

Just For Current College Students:

Fordham University - Transportation

Yes

Maybe

No

Jump to a section:

CP Scholarships

Transportation

Share this grade:

Comparable Schools' Transportation Grades:

Quick Stats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?$("#e49213f6-0cd1-4e67-a984-a8c32eedb1d0").qtip({content: { text: 'Editorials are provided by our student author to sum up the facts and student opinions in each section.' },position: { at: 'top right', my: 'bottom center', viewport: $(window) }});

Fordham Student ReviewsWhat's This?$("#39bf2ce5-93e7-4eac-a7ad-c65912a3fa28").qtip({content: { text: 'Student reviews for each section are submitted by current students at this school through our college student survey.' },position: { at: 'top right', my: 'bottom center', viewport: $(window) }});

Sort by:

Transportation at Fordham University

Transportation at Fordham University

Transportation at Fordham University

Rate the cost of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of long-distance transportation to travel between home and school

How convenient is the campus-provided transportation?

How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

How easy is it to get around town?

Most Recent Student Author

Become a Contributing Author

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

You are a . . .

Company

Fordham University
- Transportation

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Fordham Student ReviewsWhat's This?