Rider University is located in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, approximately 50 miles southwest of New York City; 35 miles southwest of Newark, New Jersey; and 45 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If you are a border student and plan to drive, please click here for driving directions.

Arrival in the United States   

Via Airplane
Ideally, students should arrive in the U.S. via Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. However, you may choose to arrive via JFK or LaGuardia International Airports in New York City (although travel from these airports to Rider can be time-consuming and expensive), or the Philadelphia International Airport.

General Travel Assistance
Students seeking public transportation to Princeton or Lawrence Townships, from New York or Philadelphia area airports should ask to be directed to the Airport Ground Transportation counter near the baggage claim area. Students requiring additional travel assistance may ask to be directed to an airport customer service representative at any of the three airports.

Airporter Shuttle Service
The Olympic Airporter maintains a daily shuttle service (shared ride) between Newark and JFK airports and downtown Princeton. Reservations are necessary and should be made in advance or at the Airport Ground Transportation counter at either Newark or JFK airports. For more information on rates, pick-up times, and reservation scheduling, please consult the Olympic Airporter Web site at http://www.goairporter.com/ or call (800) 385-4000.

Trains from Newark Airport
Students can travel to both campuses via the New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor Line.  You can access information at www.njtransit.com or call (800) 772-2222. To access the Lawrenceville campus, purchase a train ticket to the Hamilton Station.  The access the Westminster campus, purchase a train ticket to Princeton; you will need to change trains at the Princeton Junction station and take the “Dinky” to Princeton. You can easily get to the train station from the airport by taking The Air Train shuttle.

Taxis
Once you arrive at the train station in Hamilton or Princeton Junction train stations, you may want to take a taxi to your final campus destination, especially if you have a lot of luggage.  Taxis are usually available at the train stations but students can also use a pay phone to call A-1 AAA Princeton Taxi (800) 481-8294 or (609) 921-1177 or the Princeton Taxi Stand (609) 924-1222 to get to Westminster. Verify the fare and pickup locations with the taxi dispatcher when you call; there are two sides to the tracks (eastbound and westbound), each with separate taxi stations.

Shuttle from the Philadelphia International Airport to Rider University
There is a new shuttle service between Philadelphia International Airport and Rider University called Rapid Rover which will pick you up at Philadelphia Airport and bring you directly to Rider University.  For complete information, please call (856) 428-1500. 

Security and Emergencies
While traveling, students should keep money, passports, travel and visa documents, jewelry, and other valuables on their person at all times. Students are advised not to leave luggage unattended or leave items of value and importance in their luggage, locked automobiles, or in airport or train station storage lockers. Travelers are advised to monitor their belongings at all times.  Do not accept packages or offer to watch unattended luggage at an airport for people unfamiliar to you.

Travelers with serious emergencies should seek airport security or the nearest Travelers Aid Society representative during business hours. Visit The Travelers Aid Society website at http://www.travelersaid.org.