Maps, Directions, and Parking

GPS Address to Use

23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617

Address for Admissions

Payson Hall, Park Street, Canton, NY 13617

(Parking is available across the street from Payson Hall)

Directions From Major Regional Cities

• Albany: I-87 (Northway) to Exit 23 (Warrensburg)l Rt. 28 to Blue Mountain Lake; Rt. 30 to Tupper Lake; Rt. 3 West to Rt. 56; Rt. 68 to Canton. (3.5 hours away)
• Burlington, Vermont: I-89 north to Exit 17, Route 2; follow signs to Grand Isle Ferry (daily, year-round); upon exiting ferry, Route 314 to I-87 south; I-87 south one exit to Exit 38; Route 374 west to Chateaugay; Route 11 south to Malone; Route 11B to Potsdam; Route 11 to Canton. (3 hours away)

OR

I-89 north Swanton; Route 78 to Route 2 to Rouses Point, N.Y.; Route 11 south to Malone; Route 11B to Potsdam; Route 11 to Canton. (3 hours away)

• Syracuse: I-81 North to Exit 48A; Rt. 781 to Rt. 11; North on Rt. 11 to Canton. (2.5 hours away)
• Utica: Rt. 12 North to Lowville; Rt. 26 North to Rt. 11 North; Rt. 11 North to Canton. (3 hours away)
• Boston: I-90 to Albany; to I-87; follow directions from Albany. (6.5 hours away)
• Montréal**: Rts 20/401 to Cornwall, Ont.; bridge to USA; West on Rt. 37 to Massena; South on Rt. 56 to Potsdam; South on Rt. 11 to Canton. (2.5 hours away)
• Ottawa**: Rt. 416 South, follow signs for Bridge to USA, turn right onto Route 37 West, follow signs to Rt. 68 East, Rt. 68 merges with Route 11 in Canton, drive about one mile from intersection of Routes 68 and 11 to the University’s Romoda Drive entrance. (90 minutes away)

 **When U.S./Canadian Border is open

Want to explore the North Country while you're visiting campus? While vehicle rentals are available at most airports in the region here are a few of the local rent-a-car options: 

• Blevins Brothers, Ogdensburg, New York 
• Hertz, Canton Boyden Brook, Canton, New York
• Hertz, Rishes Auto Service, Ogdensburg, New York
• Enterprise, Potsdam New York

Please keep in mind that there are limited Uber or Lyft services in the North Country. Families and students traveling from an airport or transportation center are encouraged to rent a vehicle to travel to our campus in Canton, New York. 

A shuttle is available for currently enrolled students traveling to and from the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. 

U.S. Airports

• Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS)–30 minutes away; United Airlines
• Massena International Airport (MSS)–45 minutes away; Boutique Air
• Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)–90 minutes away; Cape Air
• Watertown International Airport (ART)–90 minutes away; American Airlines
• Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)–2 hours away; Allegiant Air and United Airlines
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)–2.5 hours away; Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines

International Airports

Our close proximity to Canada offers additional opportunities. Please note you will need to cross an international border to get to campus. Border delays could extend the amount of time it takes you to get to your travel destination so please give yourself extra time. Subject to the U.S./Canadian Border being open.

• Ottawa International Airport (YOW)–90 minutes away
• Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)–2.5 hours away

Adirondack Trailways Bus Service

Adirondack Trailways serves the Canton and surrounding North Country communities. The Canton bus stop, a ten minute walk from from campus, picks up and drops off passengers at Gamer Craze, 21 Miner Street, Canton, New York. 

The Trailways bus has a routes to and from Albany, Rochester, and New York City.

Student Tips for Traveling to New York City from Canton:

• The departure site/origin must say 21 Miner Street, Canton, New York, 13617
• Book the trip with only one transfer if possible to cut down on travel time

• While the bus does stop at the Syracuse Hancock airport, the actual transfer location will be the Syracuse Walsh Regional Transportation Center. From there, you will transfer to another bus that will take you to the Port Authority in New York City.

• If you plan to bring a large suitcase, have family or friends meet you at Port Authority so they can help you transport luggage home.

• Prepare for a long trip and keep yourself entertained

  • Make sure all your electronic devices are fully charged

  • Download movies or a show to binge-watch

  • Listen to music 

  • Bring a book

  • Bring a bottle of water and snacks

Leave the driving to us during breaks! We work with a private bus company to charter buses to and from several Northeast destinations for current students during academic breaks including Mid-semester Break (fall semester), Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Mid-semester Break (spring semester), and Spring Break. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Bus Route 1: Canton, Albany, Hartford/Springfield, Boston, and return

Bus Route 2: Canton, Syracuse Airport, Syracuse, Binghamton, Pocono Summit, New York City, Rye, and return

Learn About Our Vacation Bus Service

AMTRAK

• Syracuse, New York–2.5 hours away

VIA Rail

Our close proximity to Canada offers additional opportunities. Please note you will need to cross an international border to get to campus. Border delays could extend the amount of time it takes you to get to your travel destination so please give yourself extra time. Subject to the U.S./Canadian Border being open.

• Brockville, Ontario–45 minutes away
• Ottawa, Ontario–1.5 hours away
• Montréal, Quebec–2.5 hours away

During the academic year, we will help current students get to and from the airport, bus station, or train depot so they can travel more easily to their destinations. 

Learn About Our Transportation Service