Driving Directions

Arriving by Train

Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line commuter trains run every half-hour between 6:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. weekdays, and hourly on weekends. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to the Bronxville Station. Purchase your round-trip tickets at the station to avoid an extra charge. Please call Metro-North at 800.METROGO (800.638.7646), visit the Metro-North site, or inquire at the information booth in Grand Central Terminal for exact schedule and fare information. Taxi service is available at the Bronxville Station for the short ride to the College (ask to be taken to the Westlands Building to reach the Admission Office).

Arriving by Plane

Airport Shuttle Service

Various trip services are dispatched from the ground transportation booths located behind baggage claim areas in all major airports. Private sedans, vans and limousines are offered, as are scheduled shuttles to Manhattan and Westchester locations and shared door-to-door service.

Airport Bus Service

Carey Transportation runs buses between Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports and several points in midtown Manhattan. Service is frequent, and boarding points at airline terminals are clearly marked. For those who wish to make connections with Metro-North commuter trains, a stop is conveniently located at Park Avenue across from Grand Central Station. For fare and schedule information call Carey Transportation at 718.632.0500.

Driving Directions

Please Note: Only passenger cars are allowed on parkways in Westchester County. If you will be driving a truck or towing a trailer, you must take I-95 or the Major Deegan Expressway/I-87. For directions to the College on local surface roads, please call the Office of Admission at 800.888.2858 or 914.395.2510. View a Google™ map of our location.

From New York City (West Side of Manhattan)

Take the West Side Highway North to the Henry Hudson Parkway, which becomes the Saw Mill River Parkway. From the Saw Mill River Parkway, take exit #4 (Cross County Parkway East) and bear right at the fork in the road and take exit #5 (Kimball Ave.). At the traffic light take a left onto Kimball Ave. Go under the overpass to the 2nd traffic light and turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

From New York City (East Side of Manhattan)

Take the FDR Dr./East River Dr. North to exit #18 (Willis Ave. Bridge). Go over the bridge, staying in the left lane. At the first traffic light, enter the Major Deegan Expressway/Interstate 87 North, which becomes the New York State Thruway/Interstate 87 North in Westchester County. Take exit #4 (Cross County Parkway East), bear right at the fork in the road, and take exit #5 (Kimball Ave.). At the traffic light, take a left onto Kimball Ave. Go under the overpass to the 2nd traffic light and turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

From Connecticut

Take Interstate 95 South to Exit #21/Interstate 287 West, towards the Tappan Zee Bridge (first exit in New York). Get off at Exit #9 (Hutchinson River Parkway), go through one traffic light, and look for Hutchinson River Parkway South (9S). Take the Hutchinson River Parkway South into the Cross County Parkway West (left-hand side). Take the Cross County Parkway West to exit #5 (Kimball Ave.) and make a right at the stop sign, which will bring you to the Kimball Ave. traffic light. Take a left at the Kimball Ave. traffic light. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

From Northern Westchester and Upstate New York

Take the Taconic State Parkway South, which becomes the Sprain Brook Parkway South. Exit the Sprain Brook Parkway at #11 West (Cross County Parkway West). Take exit #5 (Kimball Ave.) and make a right at the stop sign, which will bring you to the Kimball Ave. traffic light. Take a left at the Kimball Ave. traffic light. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

Take the New York State Thruway/Interstate 87 South to exit #4 (Cross County Parkway East). Continue off the exit past the stop sign, gas station, and underpass. Immediately after the underpass on the right is the entrance to the Cross County Parkway East. Take the Cross County Parkway East to exit #5 (Kimball Ave.). At the traffic light take a left onto Kimball Ave. Go under the overpass to the 2nd traffic light and turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

From Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens

Take the Whitestone Bridge to the Hutchinson River Parkway North and get off at exit #13 (Cross County Parkway West). Take the Cross County Parkway West to exit #5 (Kimball Ave.) and make a right at the stop sign, which will bring you to a traffic light at Kimball Ave. Take a left. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

From Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Option One: Take the New Jersey Turnpike and follow the signs to the George Washington Bridge (preferably the lower level). Once over the bridge take the exit on right marked "THRU TRAFFIC" and follow the signs to the Major Deegan Expressway/Interstate 87 North, which becomes the New York State Thruway/Interstate 87 North in Westchester County. Take exit #4 (Cross County Parkway East), bear right at the fork in the road, and take exit #5 (Kimball Ave.). At the traffic light, take a left onto Kimball Ave. Go under the overpass to the second traffic light and turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

Option Two: Take the Henry Hudson Parkway North, which becomes the Saw Mill River Parkway North. From the Saw Mill River Parkway, take exit #4 (Cross County Parkway East), bear right at the fork in the road, and take exit #5 (Kimball Ave.). At the traffic light take a left onto Kimball Ave. Go under the overpass to the second traffic light, and turn right onto Glen Washington Road. Take the first left onto Mead Way, then an immediate left into Westlands Gate, and look for the guard just inside of the gate for parking instructions.

Parking Information

Parking is limited at Sarah Lawrence College during the academic year. The following rules and regulations are in effect.

Weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., guest parking is limited to Kober Parking Lot. Parking in any other lot without a permit will result in a ticket from College Security. During weekdays, we recommend that you travel to the College by train, bus, or taxi. However, if travel by car is necessary, please proceed to Westlands Gate, and Security will either inform you of the best place to park or issue a temporary parking pass.

Evenings (Monday to Friday) after 5:00 p.m., guest parking is permitted in any lot without a permit. We recommend parking during these times in Andrews Parking Lot, an immediate right-hand turn off of Glen Washington Road. If this lot is full, proceed to Kober Parking Lot.

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) all-day and evening, parking is permitted in any lot without a permit. We recommend parking during these times in Andrews Parking Lot, an immediate right-hand turn off of Glen Washington Road. If this lot is full, proceed to Kober Parking Lot.