Commuting & Transportation
Rose Hill campus in the Bronx has been home to Fordham Prep for over 185 years.
Easily accessible via multiple methods of transportation, our campus’s unique environment and proximity to Fordham University distinguishes it from other high schools in the New York City area.
Over 60%
of the Fordham Prep student body takes Metro-North to or from school each day. Fordham Prep is a 5-7 minute walk from the Fordham and Botanical Garden stops.
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Fordham Prep students from over 150 different zip codes commute to Fordham Prep each day via public and private transportation.
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Fordham Prep is a short walk from 7 public transportation stops. Metro-North’s Fordham and Botanical Garden stations; the Bx9, Bx12 and Bx22 bus stops; and the D and 4 subway lines.
Ways that Students can Commute to Fordham Prep
| Commuter Rail | Subway | Public Bus | Shuttle Service | Car (Student Driver) |
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Students travelling from communities along the Metro-North train lines can take the Harlem, New Haven, or Hudson Line. |
Students can take the D or 4 train to Fordham Road. From here, take the short walk to campus or transfer to the bus for drop-off right at the campus gate. |
Both the BX9 and BX12 buses stop at the entrance to the historic Rose Hill campus on Fordham Road. Plan your bus route using the MTA planning tool. |
Fordham Prep helps to facilitate shuttle service from Manhattan’s Upper West side for a separate fee to and from the Prep each school day. Shuttle service is based on yearly demand and may not always run. |
Students may commute to Fordham Prep by car and are permitted to purchase a monthly parking pass from Fordham University for access to the lot at the main entrance. The Rose Hill campus driving entrance is 8/10 of a mile off exit 7W (Fordham Road) off the Bronx River Parkway. |
Cost of Transportation
OMNY Cards
Fordham Prep students who live in one of the five boroughs of New York City are eligible for student OMNY cards.
Contact Ms. Porco in the Principal's Office.
porcot@fordhamprep.org
Metro-North
Learn more about how to purchase tickets on the MTA’s website. Students that commute via Metro-North are eligible to take part in the Mail & Ride School Commutation program and receive a discount on their monthly train pass.
Shuttle Service Fees
Contact the Admissions office to learn more about fees associated with shuttle service to Fordham Prep from the Upper West Side
Parking Fees
Fordham Prep uses the Fordham University parking lot located at the main entrance of the Rose Hill Campus for visitors and various events. Students that wish to drive must purchase a monthly pass to park in this lot. There is no parking at the Prep building for students.
Commuting FAQs
- Are you located inside of the Rose Hill Campus?
- Do you provide bus/van service?
- Do you provide MetroCards or discounted Metro-North passes?
- Is parking available on campus?
- What time does the school day start?
- What time does the school day end?