TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
The New York Studio School is located on 8th Street just west of 5th Avenue.
BY SUBWAY OR PATH
Most subway lines are just a short walk from the school. You may take any one of these lines:
- 6 train to Astor Place. Walk west a little more than three blocks.
- N or R trains to 8th Street and Broadway. Walk west about two blocks.
- A, B, C, D, E, F, and Q trains to West 4th Street and 6th Avenue. Exit at the 8th Street end of the station and walk east on 8th Street about a block and a half.
- 1 train to Christopher Street/Sheridan Square. Walk east on
Christopher Street to 6th AVenue, then to 8th Street and continue
east.
- The PATH train from New Jersey stops at 9th Street and 6th Avenue. Walk south on 6th Avenue to 8th Street, then east on 8th Street.
BY CAR
From Westchester, Connecticut and
points north of New York City:
Take the Saw Mill River Parkway to the Henry Hudson Parkway
south (downtown) and continue to the West Side Highway (which
becomes 12th Avenue/West Street); exit left at 14th Street.
Continue east on 14th Street to 7th Avenue and turn right (downtown) toward St. Vincent's Hospital; continue
south on 7th Avenue and turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which will become 8th Street.
From Points north of New York City via
I-95:
Take I-95 to the Triborough Bridge. Follow the FDR Drive south (downtown).
Exit at 23rd Street. Continue west on 23rd Street to 7th Avenue
and turn left (downtown) toward St. Vincent's Hospital; continue
south on 7th Avenue and turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue,
which will become 8th Street.
From New Jersey and points west of
New York City:
From the George Washington Bridge: take the Henry Hudson Parkway
southexit left at 14th Street.
Continue east on 14th Street to 7th Avenue and turn right (downtown) toward St. Vincent's Hospital; continue
south on 7th Avenue and turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which will become 8th Street.
From Long Island and points east
of New York City:
Take the Long Island Expressway (I-95) west to the Midtown
Tunnel. From the Tunnel follow signs to 34th Street and the
FDR Drive. Take the Drive south to the 15th Street exit and
continue south to 14th Street. Continue west on 14th Street to 7th Avenue and turn left (downtown) toward St. Vincent's Hospital; continue
south on 7th Avenue and turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which will become 8th Street.
PARKING
Parking is available at meters on 8th Street and at these nearby garages:
- GMC Parking Washington Square, next door to the school on 8th Street
- The Brevoort Parking Corporation, 20 East 9th Street
- The Brevoort Garage, 21 East 12th Street
- East 12th Street Garage Corporation, 17 East 12th Street
BY TRAIN OR BUS
Two major railroad stations (Pennsylvania and Grand Central)
and one major bus terminal (Port Authority) serve New York
City. Train and bus services include Amtrak, Metro-North,
Long Island Rail Road, Greyhound, Trailways, and New Jersey Transit.
All three terminals provide easy access to public
transportation (see subway directions above). Taxi service from
any of these locations is also available.
BY PLANE
Kennedy International Airport:
Taxis are easily obtained and the most convenient way to the school.
A taxi ride will cost approximately $35.00. Carey Bus Service operates shuttles to Grand Central Station. Buses depart every half-hour.
The fair is $13.00 and no advance reservations are necessary.
For more information, contact Carey Bus service at (212) 286-9766.
From Grand Central take a taxi or subway (See train and subway information above.)
Laguardia Airport:
Taxis are easily obtained and the most convenient way to the school.
A taxi ride will cost approximately $25.00. Carey Bus Service is also
available. The fare is approximately $10.00. Buses depart
every half-hour and no advance reservations are required.
For more information, contact Carey Bus service at (212) 286-9766.
From Grand Central take a taxi or subway (See train and subway information above)
Newark (NJ) International Airport:
Olympic Trails operates a bus service from the Ground Transportation
Information Booth at Newark Airport. The fare is $7.00 and
no advance reservations are necessary. For more information
on this service call Olympic Trails at (212) 964-6233. Limo
and taxi services are also available for approximately $50.00.
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