Parking and Directions
Directions to North Campus
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Coordinates: 43.001, -78.790
Street address: Flint Entrance, Amherst, NY 14260
(Note: this is not a mailing address)
From the West (Cleveland, Erie, Chicago)
Take the I-90 East until you reach the I-290 (past the Buffalo airport exit). Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
From the East (Rochester, Albany, New York City)
Take the I-90 West until you reach the I-290 (just past tolls, follow State University signs). Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
From the Buffalo Niagara Airport
Exit the airport following the signs leading to Route 33 West toward Buffalo. Route 33 (Kensington Expressway) begins at the West Gate of the Buffalo Niagara Airport. Take Route 33 West to the I-90 East to the I-290 West. Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
From the South (Pittsburgh)
Take I-79 North to Erie, PA. Take the I-90 East until you reach the I-290 (past the Buffalo airport exit). Take the I-290 West (toward Niagara Falls) to Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
From the North (Canada)
Take the QEW south to St. Catharines. Follow Highway 405 to the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and continue east over the bridge (toll) into New York state. Once across bridge take the I-190 South. Follow I-190 South until you reach the I-290 East and proceed until Exit 5B (Millersport Highway, Route 263). Get off exit and merge into traffic. Go through first light (Marriott is on your left), and merge into right lane. Enter campus at the Flint Road exit.
If taking the QEW to the Peace Bridge, take the 190 North to the I-290 East and follow the same directions as above paragraph.
There are many parking lots around the Center for the Arts. Parking is generally available and posted for most events after 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends. Parking attendants will be available to assist with reserved and special permit parking.
Please note:
- Event parking is generally limited to lots immediately adjacent to the Center For the Arts.
- The Parking and Transportation website lists service advisories for lot changes/restrictions due to special events or construction.
Coventry Entrance–For Closer Parking
Use the Coventry Entrance (off of Millersport Highway) for the most direct access to events at the Center for the Arts.
Hamilton Entrance–To Avoid Traffic
To avoid most traffic after events, park in Furnas Lot, Jarvis A + B Lots, or Ketter Lot. To access these lots, enter campus from Rensch Road (off of Sweet Home Road), or use the Hamilton Entrance (off the John James Audubon Parkway). Please note that it is a short walk (approximately 7-9 minutes) from these lots to the Center for the Arts.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available in the Slee B Lot. Please visit the accessibility accommodations page for more information.
GPS Coordinates for Parking Lots
| Lot Name | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni A | 43.000716 | -78.780223 |
| Alumni B | 43.001901 | -78.77871 |
| Alumni C | 43.001909 | -78.779976 |
| Arena | 43.000857 | -78.779418 |
| Baird A | 42.998558 | -78.784504 |
| Baird B | 42.999374 | -78.784461 |
Furnas | 43.00245 | -78.786328 |
| Jacobs A | 42.998511 | -78.788302 |
| Jacobs B | 42.998401 | -78.7871 |
| Jacobs C | 42.998574 | -78.786113 |
| Jarvis A | 43.003721 | -78.788517 |
| Jarvis B | 43.003972 | -78.786929 |
Ketter | 43.002466 | -78.788838 |
| Lake La Salle | 43.001328 | -78.781049 |
| Slee A | 42.99848 | -78.783517 |
| Slee B | 42.999374 | -78.783474 |
Special Events | 42.997648 | -78.784418 |
| Stadium | 42.997821 | -78.779655 |