New York Medical College Location
Getting to New York Medical College
We’re located at:
New York Medical College
40 Sunshine Cottage Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
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The New York Metropolitan Area has three main airports: LaGuardia (LGA), Kennedy (JFK) and Newark (EWR). LaGuardia Airport is about 45 minutes from campus. Kennedy and Newark are both approximately one hour from campus. Car/limousine service is available from these airports. Check fares in advance for best results, and keep in mind travel time varies with traffic. More information is available on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey website.
Metro-North Railroad runs trains from Grand Central Station in Manhattan to the White Plains or North White Plains stations on the Harlem Line. Train schedules and fares are available on the Metro-North website. Train fare prices vary by time and there is a surcharge when buying on the train so we recommend purchasing in advance. The train ride is one hour and the taxi ride to campus is about 10 minutes.
Taxi Service for Local Train Stations & Area Airports
Taxis are usually readily available at the White Plains Train station. If you are arriving at the Valhalla or North White Plains train stations, it may be necessary to call a cab
Bus Services
The Bee-Line System runs local buses from Metro-North train stations and other locations around Westchester County. For schedule or fare information call (914) 682-2020. More information is available on the Bee-Line System website.
Living in Westchester
Half an hour from Manhattan, Westchester County offers the diversity and culture of New York City with a slower pace of daily life and fewer crowds. Among the notable people who have called Westchester County home are composer Aaron Copland, patriot Thomas Paine, novelist Washington Irving, former First Lady Barbara Bush, first Chief Justice of the United States John Jay, and former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton.
At NYMC you can enjoy a suburban lifestyle while you work towards your degree with easy access to the New York metropolitan area. Rolling hills, a downtown area with great shopping, and a picturesque setting will make your time at New York Medical College satisfying and memorable.
For a list of things to see and do in Westchester County, from historic homes to outdoor adventures, to arts, entertainment, and dining, check out Westchester Tourism.
Practicing in the Region
NYMC’s location in Westchester County provides a large and highly diverse catchment area with plenty of opportunities for your residencies, internships, and clinical and applied practice. For School of Medicine students, our local affiliate hospitals are some of the finest in the tri-state area, offering exceptional clinical training and experience with diverse populations.
Our close ties with local public health commissioners, research projects involving area institutions, and service opportunities that include volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley and homeless shelters offer students in all three of our schools a unique chance to put their learning into practice, conduct research, or interact with patients and professionals in preparation for their future careers.
Visiting NYMC
All visitors to campus must check in at the Office of Public Safety located in the Basic Sciences Building upon arrival. A security officer will provide you with a campus map, register you for the day, and direct you towards parking.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only allow invited School of Medicine prospects to visit our campus. School of Health Sciences and Practice and School of Biomedical Sciences applicants are welcome to schedule a visit by phone.
- School of Medicine Admissions – (914) 594-4507
- School of Health Sciences and Practice Admissions – (914) 594-4510
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Admissions – (914) 594-4110
Lodging
The following hotels in the area of New York Medical College. This information is provided to you for your convenience and does not suggest an endorsement.
- Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson, 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, N.Y., (914) 591-3104
- Hyatt House White Plains, 101 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, N.Y., (914) 251-9700 or 1-800-233-1234
- Comfort Inn, 20 Saw Mill River Rd (Route 9A), Hawthorne, N.Y., (914) 592-8600 or 1-800-228-5150
- Hampton Inn, 200 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, N.Y., (914) 592-5680
- Courtyard by Marriott, 475 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, N.Y., (914) 631-1122
- Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, 480 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, N.Y., (914) 366-4600
- Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, N.Y., (914) 631-2200 or 1-800-882-1042