Hunter College

The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport, located at a distance of 8 miles from the city center of New York, NY.

Getting around in New York City, NY

There are many ways to get around in New York City. Although, it is enormous, comprising 5 boroughs, each being the equivalent of a large city on its own, its extensive public transit makes it easy for people to get around, even if they're visiting for the first time.

There are taxi, bus, train, and subway services available, and one can also drive, walk or ride the bike, depending on distance or preference, to get around. However, driving is not considered to be the best getting around option in New York, given that the city frequently experiences heavy traffic and congestions.

If you decide to get around by subway, while staying in New York, here's what you need to know, in order to easily find your way around: every line is identified by either a letter or a number (ignore the colors - unless you're only using the subway to get around in the midtown area, relying on colors is a sure way to get lost); almost all lines in Manhattan go north/south and the direction is always clearly noted on the platforms and in train announcements; some lines are express (trains don't stop at every station so make sure you get on the right train); be aware that while most of the subway is available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, many lines do not run on weekends or late nights; and, very important, try not to use the subway during night hours, because it is not considered safe.

There are dozens of bus lines in New York, which provide reliable transportation, away from the subway, identified by letters followed by numbers, with the letter indicating the borough in which the line mostly operates.

Travel Tip: Before your start to explore the `giant` New York City, no matter what mode of transportation you choose to get around, be sure to grab a local map, first.

How to get to Hunter College campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From LaGuardia Airport: Head west and make a slight right toward Grand Central Pkwy. Take the ramp on the left onto Grand Central Pkwy and then take the exit onto Brooklyn Queens Expy E. Take the 30 Ave exit toward Northern Blvd/New York 25A and turn right at 30th Ave. Turn left to merge onto I-278 W, toward Brooklyn/Staten Is and take exit 41 for New York 25A/Northern Blvd. Turn right at New York 25A E/Northern Blvd and again at Queensboro Bridge. Make a slight left to stay on Queensboro Bridge, and continue onto E 60th St. Turn right at Park Ave. Hunter College will be on the right.