Where are we?
The campus of the State University of New York at Fredonia is located in the Western New York county of Chautauqua, less than three miles from the shores of Lake Erie.
By car
Directions via New York State Thruway to the Admissions House
- Take I 90 to Exit 59 (Dunkirk & Fredonia).
- After toll booth continue straight until you come to a "T" intersection with Central Avenue.
- Turn left onto Central Ave.
- After traffic signal look for 178 Central Avenue, Office of Admissions, on the right.
- Please park on the street in front of the Admissions Office.
Directions via I-86 (Rt. 17) / Rt. 60 North to the Admissions House
- I-86 to Route 60 North exit at Jamestown
- Remain on Rt. 60 North until you reach the intersection of Rts. 60 & 20 in Fredonia, about 25 miles.
- Turn left on Rt. 20 and proceed to Temple/Water Street.
- Turn right on Temple St.
- Turn right at 2nd traffic light onto Central Ave.
- After traffic signal look for 178 Central Avenue, Office of Admissions, on the left.
- Please park in the designated area on the street directly in front of the Admissions Office.
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Estimated Driving Times to Fredonia |
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| Buffalo; Niagara Falls; Erie, PA | 1 hour |
| Rochester; Corning; Syracuse; Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Toronto, ON | 2 - 3 hours |
| Binghamton; Utica; Watertown; | 3 - 4 hours |
| Albany; Adirondacks | 5 - 6 hours |
| New York City; Long Island; New Jersey | 7 - 8 hours |
By plane
Several major airlines serve the nearby Buffalo area. The airport is 50 miles from Fredonia. Click here to link to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport home page.
By train
Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL) runs a line to Exchange Street Station in Buffalo, NY. From there it is a quick walk to the Buffalo Metro (Bus) Station for a connection to Fredonia.
By bus
Tickets for Empire Transit, New York Trailways and Coach USA bus service are available through our SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office (866) 441-4928. The Buffalo Metro Station is the main connection for New York Trailways, Coach USA, and Greyhound buses, enabling travel throughout the United States. Empire Transit runs 5 daily buses between Jamestown, NY and Buffalo, making numerous stops in-between. The ride from Buffalo to Fredonia is usually under 1.5 hours.
Downstate travelers
Enrolled students from Downstate frequently take advantage of a special charter bus that transports students to Binghamton, Middletown, Tarrytown, New York City Port Authority, and Huntington. We offer this service for Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks.
Maps
Visit the campus map or an interactive map.