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Travel Information

By Train

Metro-North Commuter Railroad connects New York City's Grand Central Terminal with Poughkeepsie. For timetables, call 800-METRO-INFO or visit their website. (Approximately $23) Poughkeepsie is also served by Amtrak. For schedules, call 800.872.7245. (Approximately $35)
Taxi service is available from the Poughkeepsie train station to campus (approximately $5).

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

By Air

JFK Airport to Marist University

By Car:

  • Take I-278 W, then I-95 N to I-287 N
  • Follow I-87 N (New York State Thruway) to Exit 18
  • Take Route 9 N directly to Poughkeepsie
  • Total drive time: Approximately 1.5 hours

By Train:

  • AirTrain to Jamaica Station
  • LIRR to Penn Station
  • Metro-North Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station
  • Taxi/rideshare to Marist University
  • Total travel time: About 2-2.5 hours

 LaGuardia Airport to Marist University

By Car:

  • Take Grand Central Parkway to I-278 W
  • Connect to I-95 N, then I-287 N
  • Follow I-87 N to Exit 18
  • Take Route 9 N to Poughkeepsie
  • Total drive time: Approximately 1.25 hours

By Train:

  • Bus/subway to Grand Central Terminal
  • Metro-North Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station
  • Taxi/rideshare to Marist University
  • Total travel time: About 2 hours

Newark Airport to Marist University

By Car:

  • Take I-95 N (New Jersey Turnpike)
  • Connect to I-287 N to I-87 N
  • Take Exit 18, then Route 9 N to Poughkeepsie
  • Total drive time: Approximately 1.5 hours

By Train:

Aside from the NYC-area airports, the following airports also offer convenient options to campus:

Stewart International Airport

  • Take Leprechaun Lines Newburgh Beacon Shuttle.
  • Beacon train station is serviced by Metro North and is just a few stops to Poughkeepsie.
  • Can also schedule car service to our campus (~44 mins).

Westchester County Airport (White Plains)

  • No direct public transportation, but can take a taxi to the Tarrytown train station (~20 mins) and take the Hudson Line train north to Poughkeepsie.
  • Website lists ground transportation options, trip to campus is ~1hr 10 mins. 

Albany International

  • No direct bus or train transportation.
  • Can take a taxi to Albany/Rensselear Amtrak Station (~17 mins) and take Amtrak direct to Poughkeepsie.
  • Website also lists group transportation options, trip to campus is ~1hr 35 mins.

 

By Bus

Service is available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City via Short Line Bus 800-631-8405.

Driving Directions to Marist University

3399 North Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, New York  (845) 575-3226

From Massachusetts and points Northeast:

Mass Turnpike (I-90) West to Taconic State Parkway South (Exit B2).
Taconic State Parkway to the Red Hook/Pine Plains exit (Route199)
Turn right off the exit onto Route 199 West toward Red Hook and Rhinebeck.
Follow Route 199 West for about 4 miles, until you intersect with Route 308 West. At the stoplight, fork left onto Route 308 West to Rhinebeck.
Follow Route 308 West to Route 9 (around 6 miles). Take Route 9 South about 15 miles. Marist University will be on your right.

From Connecticut and points Southeast:

Interstate 84 West to Route 9 North (Exit 13N).
Follow Route 9 North approximately 13 miles.
Marist University is located on the left side of Route 9. Enter the campus at the main entrance across the street from Rhinebeck Savings Bank.

From all points West of the Hudson River:  

New YorkState Thruway (I-87) to Exit 18 (New Paltz).
Take Route 299 East to Route 9W South towards the Mid Hudson bridge. Toll Bridge $1.50.
Make the first right off the bridge and immediately follow signs for Route 9 North, Hyde Park. University is located 1-1.5 miles North on the left.

Enter the Marist University campus at the main entrance across from the Rhinebeck Savings Bank.

From New York City and Long Island:

Take the Hutchinson River Parkway to 684 North to I-84 West. Take I-84 West to exit 13 North (Route 9). Marist University is located approximately 13 miles on the left side of Route 9. Make a left at the main entrance across from the Rhinebeck Savings Bank.

Parking is located down at the Boat House. You will be able to leave your luggage in the car during your visit to Marist Universtiy.  

Directions onto Marist University Campus

Visit https://www.marist.edu/about/map for a campus map, which includes directions to Marist.  Once you arrive at Marist, you may enter through the North or South Gate entrance located off of Route 9. The Main Entrance is permanently closed to all vehicle traffic with the exception of Emergency response and large delivery vehicles. For more information getting to campus visit https://www.marist.edu/about/location/get-to-marist.

The North Gate entrance is located near Fontaine Hall and Gartland Commons and the South Gate entrance is located between the McCann Baseball Field and Tenney Stadium.

From North Gate Entrance: Enter campus and make a left at the Stop sign. Follow the road toward the James Cannavino Library and Hancock Center. Make a right at the end of the road and continue down the hill. You will be going to your left to the Mid-Rise Parking Lot.

From South Gate Entrance: Enter campus and bear right, driving around Tenney Stadium. Follow the road as it leads you around Donnelly Hall and the James Cannavino Library. When facing the Lowell Thomas Communications Center and can go no further, turn left and continue down the hill. You will be going to your left to the Mid-Rise Parking Lot.

Host Hotel Information

All confirmed tour participants will receive hotel accommodations at the Marriott Residence Inn located at 2525 South Road, Poughkeepsie, New York. ALL rooms will be single occupancy. Complimentary breakfast is included.

Car Services

Limousines

Visconti Limousines

1130 First Street
New Windsor, New York 12553
(845) 567-3560
E-mail: reservations@viscontirides.com

The cost is $57.09 per car with a 20% gratuity charge ($9.60). From Stewart Airport to the Residence Inn located in Poughkeepsie the total cost will be approximately $67.00.

If you are flying into Stewart Airport, please make reservations with Visconti Car Service as soon as your flight plans are made. You will need to provide your flight number and time of arrival.

PLS Limousine
Hopewell Junction, NY
914-993-0900
E-mail: info@plslimousine.net

Rental cars from Stewart Airport to Marist University

  • Avis: 845-564-4400 or 1-800-331-1212
  • Hertz: 845-567-0180 or 1-800-654-3131

From the Poughkeepsie train station to the Marist: The Poughkeepsie station is just a short taxi ride from Marist Universtiy. Taxi service is located directly outside the station. The average fare to Marist is $5.00. If you wish to reserve a taxi ahead of time you may call Allen's Taxi Service 845-485-2411 or Del-Roy Taxi Service 845-485-7532.

From the NYC-area Airports to Marist Universtiy: by rental car. Rental car service is available at all airports. To make a reservation, call one of the following:

Avis

  • at LaGuardia Airport 718-507-3600
  • at JFK Airport 718-244-5400
  • at Newark Airport 973-961-4300
  • Toll-free, within the U.S. 1-800-230-4898

Hertz

  • at LaGuardia Airport 718-478-5300
  • at JFK Airport 718-656-7600
  • at Newark Airport 973-621-2000
  • Toll-free, within the U.S. 1-800-654-3131