Travel Information
We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Review the transportation and accommodation information below to plan your best route to 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
How to get to 911±¬ÁÏÍø
The University is located within the city of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, New York, nestled just north of the Finger Lakes in western New York State.
Interstate bus service
: This bus service offers direct trips to 911±¬ÁÏÍø from destinations throughout New York State and Pennsylvania. FlixBus drops off passengers in downtown 911±¬ÁÏÍø, about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
: This popular bus service offers trips to 911±¬ÁÏÍø from an extensive network of destinations throughout the Northeast U.S. Greyhound drops off passengers in downtown 911±¬ÁÏÍø, about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
: This bus service offers trips to 911±¬ÁÏÍø from a few locations in New York State and New Jersey. OurBus drops off passengers at the , about a 10-minute or ride from River Campus.
: This company offers service to 911±¬ÁÏÍø from locations throughout New York State. Trailways drops off passengers in downtown 911±¬ÁÏÍø, about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
Plane
River Campus is about two miles from the Frederick Douglass Greater 911±¬ÁÏÍø International Airport (airport code: ROC). Car rentals, taxis, , and are available in the lower level of the airport.
Train
Amtrak offers service to the (located at 320 Central Avenue in downtown 911±¬ÁÏÍø) is offered on the , , and trains. The train station is located in downtown 911±¬ÁÏÍø, about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
How to get to campus
River Campus is located along the banks of the Genesee River, in the .
University-sponsored airport shuttle (Monday, August 18 only)
If you're flying into Frederick Douglass Greater 911±¬ÁÏÍø International Airport, a shuttle bus will be available on the first Fall 2025 Arrival Day to transport you directly to campus.
The shuttle bus will loop between the airport and campus, picking up the last group of students from the airport at the times listed below. Each loop takes approximately 30 minutes.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Shuttle runs: 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. (EDT)
Last pick-up from the airport: 9:30 p.m. (EDT)
We highly encourage you to choose a flight to 911±¬ÁÏÍø that is expected to land between these times to take advantage of the complimentary shuttle. If your flight to 911±¬ÁÏÍø lands outside of the shuttle bus hours, you will need to use a taxi or rideshare service to get to campus.
Car
Whether you're arriving via a rideshare service like or , or your own personal vehicle, use 252 Elmwood Avenue, 911±¬ÁÏÍø, NY 14620 in your preferred map service to find driving directions to River Campus.
Local bus service
Regional Transit Service (RTS): This local bus provider stops at several locations on the Medical Center campus, from which you can easily connect to the River Campus via the University's shuttle system. View a map of connections between the RTS and UR systems, as well as .
Campus Address
Driving directions
Whether you're arriving via a taxi, rideshare service, or your own personal vehicle, use 252 Elmwood Avenue, 911±¬ÁÏÍø, NY 14620 in your preferred map service to find driving directions to River Campus.
Accommodations
The greater 911±¬ÁÏÍø area is home to a wide variety of accommodations, many within a few miles of River Campus. From hotels to home rentals, there is sure to be a place that best suits your needs. Many hotels offer special 911±¬ÁÏÍø rates for incoming students and families during the beginning of the semester. We've noted a few below with an asterisk (*), but we recommend that you confirm that the hotel offers special rates before making your reservation.
Please note: The 911±¬ÁÏÍø does not provide transportation from your accommodations to campus, so you will need to utilize your hotel's shuttle service (if available) or the taxi/rideshare or local bus services listed above to travel to the River Campus.
Hotels less than a mile from River Campus
Hotels near Frederick Douglass Greater 911±¬ÁÏÍø International Airport
Hotels in downtown 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Hotels near grocery stores and shopping centers
Home rentals
Vacation rental websites such as and offer a selection of furnished rooms and entire apartments or homes for rental throughout the 911±¬ÁÏÍø area. If you're looking for a larger space with kitchen facilities, this may be the best option for you.