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Yale University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Long Island MacArthur Airport, located in Islip, NY, at a distance of 36 miles from the city center of New Haven, CT.

Getting around in New Haven, CT

New Haven is connected to New York City by regional rail, commuter rail and intercity rail, travel services which are provided by Metro-North Railroad (commuter rail) and Amtrak (intercity and regional rail), the city's main rail roads station being the historic beaux-arts Union Station, which provides access to New York and New England, an additional station being also available - State Street Station - which provides easy access to and from downtown New Haven.

The bus service is offered by the New Haven Division of Connecticut Transit (CT Transit), being the 2nd largest bus system in the city, having 24 routes, all of them running from the New Haven Green, making it the central transfer hub in the city. The Union Station Shuttle offers free service from Union Station to New Haven Green, including to a few of New Haven's garages, also providing downtown connections, along with the Peter Pan and Greyhound bus lines, which have scheduled stops at Union Station.

Driving is also considered to be a great way to get around in New Haven, but it is a convenient option only if you're not on a budget, during your stay in the city. However, you might want to reconsider getting behind the wheel, during rush hour, due to the fact that the heavy traffic can get very stressful and it can ruin your day. Be sure to avoid driving on I-95, if you plan to explore the nearby surroundings, because it is known for its traffic jams, in proximity to New York City, and it would be a great idea to garb a local map first - just in case!

How to get to Yale University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Long Island MacArthur Airport: Start by heading west on Clark Dr toward Schaeffer Dr. Turn right at Schaeffer Dr., and then turn right again at NY-454 W. Take the 1st right onto County Rd 93/Lakeland Ave/Railroad Ave. and continue onto Ocean Avenue. Turn left at Express Dr N/Expy Dr N. Make a slight left to merge onto I-495 W toward New York. Take exit 31 N for Cross Island Pkwy N toward Whitestone Br. Merge onto Cross Island Pkwy., and take exit 33 to merge onto I-295 N/Throgs Neck Bridge toward Throgs Neck Bridge/Bronx/New England. Make a slight right at I-695 N (signs for I-695 N/I-95 N/New Haven) and merge onto I-95 N. Take exit 47 on the left to merge onto CT-34 W toward Downtown/New Haven. Turn right at York Street. Turn right at Elm Street. Destination will be on the left.