Arriving and Getting Around Ithaca
The Systems faculty and staff are looking forward to welcoming all of you to
Cornell Systems Summit, Ithaca and Cornell University. Below is information about transportation to Ithaca, accommodations, and things to do in the area.
Transportation
Getting to Ithaca
- There are three surrounding airports to help plan your trip to Ithaca. Elmira and Syracuse are about an hour from Ithaca. You’ll need to get a cab, rental car or other form of transportation to Ithaca. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer any reimbursement services to and from airport.
- Ithaca Transportation Services: Ithaca offers taxi, Uber and Lyft services, making it easy to get to and from the Ithaca airport. Unfortunately, we can’t provide services to and from airports.
- A+ Taxi, LLC, 607-533-8294
- ASAP Cab Company, 607-272-7222
- Ithaca Dispatch, 607-588-8888
- The Statler Hotel provides shuttle service to and from the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. This is a complimentary service that is provided for our overnight guests. Advance reservations are required and can be arranged by contacting the Statler Hotel Reservations Department.
- Ground Transportation from Syracuse/Elmira
- Big D's Limousine, 315-730-5931
- Lyft
- Uber
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Statler Hotel at Cornell University. Use this booking link to make your reservation.The discount code is SYSEN24.
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Hotel Ithaca from Sunday, 11/3 - Tuesday, 11/5, using the following booking link: CU Systems Engineering Summit 2024.
Things To Do
Find your way around Cornell University using the interactive Campus Map, and explore these points of interest:
- Cornell Chimes - McGraw Tower
- The Cornell Store
- Cornell Dairy Bar
- Big Red Barn
- Uris Library
- Johnson Art Museum
- Cornell Collegetown
- Cornell Pedestrian Suspension Bridge
Explore Ithaca!
Enjoy the attractions below, or check out the Visit Ithaca site for more ideas of things to do, places to eat or drink, and local attractions and events to enjoy.
- Collegetown is a short walk from campus and has many dining options and some retail stores
- The Ithaca Commons is a slightly longer walk, or quick bus ride on the #10 TCAT bus. Enjoy dining, shopping, and sometimes music and events
- The Ithaca Farmers Market features local produce and hand-crafted goods.
- Ithaca is known for its waterfalls, and some (like Ithaca Falls and Cascadilla Gorge) are a short walk from campus.