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Transportation Grades:
Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- A bike (but be careful!)
- Bus
- Ram Van
- Subways
- Your feet
How 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.
College Prowler Take
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. Students Speak Out
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Being in New York City, Fordham...
Being in New York City, Fordham students have access to an incredible public transportation system. The school also provides transportation between its Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses, but students often choose to make the short walk to the Metro-North or Subway.
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You can’t complain about...
You can’t complain about transportation in NYC. If you do, just tough it out and walk. You’ll get where you need to be, eventually. |
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The Ram Van is a blessing,...
The Ram Van is a blessing, especially late at night when you don’t want to board the scary D train. I just wish I didn’t have to pay for it. |
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I love the Ram Van, but why do...
I love the Ram Van, but why do they have to charge $3 for it? That’s more than a subway ride. It’s nice to have the convenience of a little van to get you exactly where you want to go, but why charge so much? Aren’t we paying enough for tuition? |
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It’s easy to get out of New York,...
It’s easy to get out of New York, which is nice, but all the prices have gone up. I like to take the LIRR to go to my friend’s beach house. The ride is fine and you can always count on it. |
On-Campus Transportation
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.
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. Shuttle Service (718) 817-2222
Public Transportation
Provides train service from Penn Station to Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
Provides train service from Grand Central to Connecticut and Westchester.
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.
Provides train service from Penn Station to areas between New York and Trenton, with connections to the PATH trains.
Various stations down 6th Avenue connect New York to northern New Jersey.
Taxi Cabs
B Taxi Management Inc.
(212) 957-0033
Bell Radio Taxi Inc.
(212) 633-0535
Broadway Taxi Center Inc.
(718) 545-5009
Knapp Mccarthy Taxi & Car Service
(914) 332-8294
Liberty Taxi Management Inc.
(718) 729-7777
Love Taxi Inc
(212) 691-1234
Malone Private Taxi Service
(718) 383-6345
Mr Taxi Collision Corp.
(718) 545-7640
Pet Taxi & Petney
(212) 755-1757
Queens Taxi Management Corp
(718) 361-1800
Taxi Auto Parts
(212) 489-0026
Taxi Club Mgmt. Inc.
(212) 244-6553
Taxi Depot Inc.
(718) 784-4737
Taxi Express
(212) 234-6111
Greyhound
Greyhound provides a service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to all over the country.
Service is from the Port Authority Bus Terminal at the corner of 42nd St. and 8th Avenue.
Amtrak
The two main stations provide service to various parts of the country. Grand Central Station 87 E. 42nd St. at Park Avenue (800) USA-RAIL www.amtrak.com
The two main stations provide service to various parts of the country.
Airport
The airport is approximately 15 miles from campus.
The airport is approximately 15 miles from campus.
The airport is approximately 16 miles from campus.
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