The Systems faculty and staff are looking forward to welcoming all of you to the Cornell Systems Summit, Ithaca and Cornell University.
This page will be updated as information becomes available.
Transportation
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Nearby Airports
There is one airport in Ithaca, and two within an hour’s drive.
- Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)
- Syracuse International Airport (SYR)
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM)
You’ll need to get a cab, rental car or other form of transportation to get from the airport to your accommodations in Ithaca. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer any reimbursement services to and from airport.
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Transportation From Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Ithaca offers taxi, Uber and Lyft services, making it easy to get to and from the Ithaca airport. Unfortunately, Systems Engineering can’t provide services to and from airports.
- The Statler Hotel provides shuttle service to and from the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. This is a complimentary service that is provided for their overnight guests only. Advance reservations are required and can be arranged by contacting the Statler Hotel Reservations Department.
- Lyft
- Uber
- A+ Taxi, LLC, 607-533-8294
- ASAP Cab Company, 607-272-7222
- Ithaca Dispatch, 607-588-8888
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Transportation From Syracuse or Elmira Airports
- Big D’s Limousine, 315-730-5931
- Lyft
- Uber
Accommodations
We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible at one of the following hotels.
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The Statler Hotel
130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 1 607-254-2500
reserve@statler.cornell.eduWe have secured a block of rooms at the Statler Hotel. To receive the group discount, you must use this link to reserve your room directly with the Statler by October 13.
If you would like to request reservation dates outside of the contracted block, you will need to call the hotel directly.
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Hilton Garden Inn
130 E. Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Phone: 1 607-277-8900 -
The Hotel Ithaca
222. S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 1 607-272-1000
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.