Upstate. Downstate. One Big Red.
With deep roots in Ithaca and a rapidly expanding footprint in New York City, no other institution connects upstate and downstate New York quite like Cornell. Cornellians have more opportunities for learning, discovery and engagement than ever before.
Planning travel to Ithaca or New York City?
Find resources to make a single visit or regular trips easier and more effective.
Traveling between Ithaca and New York City has never been more convenient. Below are a range of options for getting around either location.
Intercampus Travel
Local Transportation
Ithaca
New York City
- Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) – Bus, subway and commuter rail options serving the NYC metro area.
- NJ TRANSIT – Bus, train and light rail service between New Jersey and NYC.
- NYC Ferry – Offering service to the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island as well as parts of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.
- Roosevelt Island Tramway – Fast, convenient service between Roosevelt Island and Manhattan.
Whether staying overnight or for an extended trip, there are a variety of accommodations close by our campuses.
Ithaca
- The Statler Hotel – Located in the heart of Cornell’s campus, the Statler is an innovative leader in hospitality.
- Off-Campus Rental Listing – Searchable database of available off-campus rentals.
- Temporary Housing Options – On-campus housing options for qualifying visiting faculty members and Cornell affiliates.
- Live in Ithaca – Website from Tomkins Chamber highlighting the careers, community and quality of life in the Ithaca area.
New York City
Cornell provides a host of spaces for meetings, events or simply a quiet place to work when visiting Ithaca and NYC. For full details, review the space reservation and use policies.
Ithaca
- Event Scheduling Tool – Access the 25Live tool to reserve space for events. Allow at least five business days for approval.
- Event Planning at Cornell – Everything you need to know about requirements, processes, procedures and appropriate use of spaces at Cornell.
New York City
Tools to stay connected and resources to support your work when traveling off campus.
Video Conferencing
- Zoom – Free access to online meetings and webinars from your computer or mobile device. Open to Cornell faculty, staff and students with a NetID or Weill Cornell Medicine CWID.
- Video Conferencing – A service to support faculty and staff with securing space and arranging video conferences.
Data Management
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Box – A free service for convenient file storage and sharing. Log in with NetID or Weill Cornell Medicine CWID.
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Cornell DropBox – A secure method for sending and receiving files, open to anyone with a NetID.
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CU VPN – Use Cornell’s virtual private network (VPN) to connect to campus resources that would otherwise be unavailable from distant networks, such as file servers and print services.
Wireless Network Access
- Wi-Fi – All Cornell campuses in Ithaca and NYC offer the eduroam secure Wi-Fi network, allowing registered faculty, staff, students and affiliates to access Cornell’s wireless network with the same credentials used on your home campus. These privileges extend to all eduroam-connected institutions. Others may register to use the Cornell-Visitor network when visiting Ithaca or Cornell Tech and the WCMCGuest network when visiting Weill Cornell Medicine.
Technical Support
Cornell University Library (CUL) provides a variety of resources to meet faculty, student and staff needs away from home.
Travel Resources
Ithaca
- Eighteen libraries are available in Ithaca to support your research, learning and practice. View the full list of libraries, hours, contact information and more.
New York City