Airports
La Guardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the smallest airport of the three, conveniently located near the City College of New York. The distance between the two is approximately 6 miles (<10 km), making it a relatively short commute. Traveling from LGA to the City College of New York can be done in around 20 minutes by car (taxi, Uber, Lyft), depending on traffic conditions.
To travel from LGA to the City College of New York using public transportation, you can follow these steps:
1. From LGA, take the Q70 SBS bus towards Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Ave Subway Station. Get off at the Roosevelt Ave - 74 St subway station.
2. Transfer to the E train heading towards Manhattan. Ride the E train until you reach the 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
3. From the 42nd Street station, transfer to the 1 train heading uptown (Bronx-bound). Take the 1 train until you reach the 137th Street - City College station.
4. Exit the subway station, and you will find yourself near the City College of New York campus. Follow signs or use navigation to reach your desired location within the campus.
To travel from LGA to the City College of New York using public transportation, you can follow these steps:
1. From LGA, take the Q70 SBS bus towards Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Ave Subway Station. Get off at the Roosevelt Ave - 74 St subway station.
2. Transfer to the E train heading towards Manhattan. Ride the E train until you reach the 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
3. From the 42nd Street station, transfer to the 1 train heading uptown (Bronx-bound). Take the 1 train until you reach the 137th Street - City College station.
4. Exit the subway station, and you will find yourself near the City College of New York campus. Follow signs or use navigation to reach your desired location within the campus.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), is located in New Jersey, approximately 17 miles (27km) away from the City College of New York. While it is a bit farther compared to LGA, the commute can still be easily managed. Traveling from EWR to the City College of New York can take around 40 minutes to an hour by car, depending on traffic conditions.
To travel from EWR to the City College of New York using public transportation, you can follow these steps:
1. From EWR, take the AirTrain Newark to the Newark Airport Rail Station. From there, board a NJ Transit train (Northeast Corridor Line) towards New York Penn Station.
2. Get off the train at New York Penn Station and make your way to the subway. Take the 1 train uptown (Bronx-bound) from the 34th Street - Penn Station station.
3. Ride the 1 train until you reach the 137th Street - City College station. Exit the subway station and you will be near the City College of New York campus. Follow signs or use navigation to reach your desired location within the campus.
To travel from EWR to the City College of New York using public transportation, you can follow these steps:
1. From EWR, take the AirTrain Newark to the Newark Airport Rail Station. From there, board a NJ Transit train (Northeast Corridor Line) towards New York Penn Station.
2. Get off the train at New York Penn Station and make your way to the subway. Take the 1 train uptown (Bronx-bound) from the 34th Street - Penn Station station.
3. Ride the 1 train until you reach the 137th Street - City College station. Exit the subway station and you will be near the City College of New York campus. Follow signs or use navigation to reach your desired location within the campus.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), is located approximately 18 miles (29km) away from the City College of New York. Although it is slightly farther compared to LGA and EWR, it is still within a reasonable distance. Traveling from JFK to the City College of New York can take around 45 minutes to an hour by car, depending on traffic conditions.
To travel from JFK to the City College of New York using public transportation, you can follow these steps:
1. Upon arrival at JFK, head to the AirTrain JFK station located within the airport. Board the AirTrain and take it to the Jamaica Station.
2. At the Jamaica Station, transfer to the subway and take the E train towards Manhattan. Ride the E train until you reach the 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
3. From the 42nd Street station, transfer to the 1 train heading uptown (Bronx-bound). Take the 1 train until you reach the 137th Street - City College station.
4. Exit the subway station and you will find yourself near the City College of New York campus.
To travel from JFK to the City College of New York using public transportation, you can follow these steps:
1. Upon arrival at JFK, head to the AirTrain JFK station located within the airport. Board the AirTrain and take it to the Jamaica Station.
2. At the Jamaica Station, transfer to the subway and take the E train towards Manhattan. Ride the E train until you reach the 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
3. From the 42nd Street station, transfer to the 1 train heading uptown (Bronx-bound). Take the 1 train until you reach the 137th Street - City College station.
4. Exit the subway station and you will find yourself near the City College of New York campus.