Getting to Syracuse University and the Whitman School

Syracuse University and the Whitman School are easily accessible by car, air, bus or train.


Driving

The most direct route to the Syracuse University campus is from Interstate 81 (I-81), which runs north-south through central and northern New York State. The east-west New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses I-81 just north of Syracuse. Interstate 690 (I-690), another major east-west highway, crosses I-81 in the downtown area.
From I-81, take Exit 18, Adams Street. Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

From the New York State Thruway, take Exit 36 for I-81 and downtown Syracuse. Head south on I-81 to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

From the west on I-690, take I-81 south to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

From the east on I-690, take the Townsend Street exit, and turn left onto Townsend Street. At the light, turn left onto Erie Boulevard East. After the third light, turn right onto University Avenue (no light), which leads to the center of campus.

Air

Hancock International Airport is located approximately 8 miles north of Syracuse University. American Airlines, Delta, Frontier,  Jet Blue, Southwest, United and many others serve the Syracuse area.

From Hancock International Airport, north of the city, proceed to the ramp for I-81 south to Syracuse. Head south on I-81 to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

Train and Bus

The Walsh Regional Transportation Center serves both rail and bus and is located approximately 4 miles north of the Syracuse University campus.

Taxis and Ubers/Lyft are available to take you to campus from this location. Rental Cars can also be reserved.

For more information on traveling to Syracuse, including lodging and things to do, visit the Visit Syracuse website.

Parking

Visit the SU Parking Web site


The Whitman School is directly across from the University Garage (UAG), a public parking (some fees may apply) facility located at the corner of Adams Street and University Avenue. This is generally the most convenient place to park when visiting the Whitman School.