Travel Directions

By Car from New York City

From New York City:
Saw Mill River Parkway to the Taconic State Parkway to Interstate 84 West (Newburgh) to exit 13N (Fishkill). At the bottom of the ramp turn right onto Route 9 North (stay on Route 9 for about 5 miles). On your left, look for Dairy Queen and turn left (from the left turn lane) onto Main Street. Stay right and drive through the village of Wappingers Falls. (Main Street is a winding road that makes a sharp right at the bottom of the hill and then goes uphill again.) At the traffic light immediately after the Sunoco gas station turn left onto Delavergne Ave. which winds uphill past Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Monastery and ends at the stop sign at Sheafe Road. Directly across the street is our driveway, marked by a sign that reads: 245 Kagyu Thubten Chöling.
(Travel time: approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.)

Alternatively, Sprain Brook Parkway to the Taconic State Parkway to Interstate 84 West (Newburgh) to exit 13N (Fishkill). At the bottom of the ramp turn right onto Route 9 North (stay on Route 9 North for about 4 miles. At the junction for Route 28, make a left turn (from left turn lane) onto 28W (by Toyota/Suburu).

Stay on 28 to the end, about 2 miles. Note that where 28 appears to fork, you'll need to bear right and cross over a small bridge. At the "End 28" sign, make a right turn onto Main Street. (The New Hamburg train station will be on your left.) Continue on Main Street for about 1 mile, then turn left on Sheafe Road. The intersection is just past the deli on your left; you will also see a sign for Bowdoin Park. As you proceed along Sheafe Road, you will pass Bowdoin Park on your left. Shortly before you reach our driveway, you will see a "Reduce Speed Ahead" sign. Our driveway is on the left, directly across from Delavergne Avenue. It is marked by a small wooden sign that reads: 245 Kagyu Thubten Chöling. Proceed toward the Main House, a light yellow building at the end of the driveway. The parking area is located to the right of the Main House.
(Travel time: approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.)

Taxi Service Information

When arriving by train, call a taxi from the train station upon arrival or make pick-up arrangements in advance, especially if arriving during rush hour. Taxi fares are approximate and subject to change; please call the taxi service for current fares.

Taxi Service From:	New Hamburg Train Station	Stewart Airport	Poughkeepsie Train Station
A-1 Taxi (845) 297-8294	$15.00 + .50 each additional person	$44.70, Includes tolls and gratuity.	N/A
Elite Taxi (845) 221-0700	$4.25 up to 3 people	$36.00, Includes tolls.	$10.00 up to 3 people
Taconic Taxi (845) 231-0808	$6.00 per person	N/A	$10.75 + $.25 each additional person.
MP 11 Taxi (845) 416-4788	$7.00 per call order + $2.00 each additional person if called in at the same time

If you intend to take a taxi to KTC, please print out the directions as some taxi drivers are not familiar with our location.

LaGuardia Airport via Public Bus and Commuter Rail

If you are flying into New York and intend to use the Metro North Commuter Rail to get to KTC, the most efficient route is to fly into LaGuardia and then take the M60 Bus to the Metro North stop at 125th Street in the Bronx*.

The M60 stops at all Terminals at LaGuardia. From there, it goes West through Queens, crosses over the East River to Manhattan, and passes through the Bronx on 125th Street. The Metro North stop is on an elevated platform above Park Ave & 125th Street. Disembark from the bus at Lexington Ave (about 5 blocks after the bus turns onto 125th Street) and walk the last block to the MTA overpass. The entrance is on the North side of 125th street. Inside this Metro North Station, you can buy tickets, check the schedule, and find out which track the next Poughkeepsie-bound train will arrive on. Buy your tickets in the station, not on the train. Make sure to be at the platform before the train arrives, as it only stops for a few minutes at this station. From this point, follow the directions for travelling By Train from Grand Central Station.

*We do not recommend travelling alone in the Bronx after dark. If you will be arriving after dark, it is better to follow one of the the other suggested routes.

By Train from Grand Central Station (NYC)

From Grand Central Station in NYC, take the Hudson line (Poughkeepsie train) to New Hamburg station. (Travel time: approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours.) Upon your arrival, please call a taxi. (See Taxi Service Information below.) We are located on Sheafe Road directly across from Delavergne Ave. The sign at our driveway reads: 245 Kagyu Thubten Chöling. Please contact Metro-North for train schedules, fares and information. (Phone: 800-METRO-INFO or 212-532-4900; http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us)

By Car From New Jersey

Palisades Parkway to Bear Mountain Bridge. Turn left as soon as you get off the bridge onto Route 9-D North. Stay on 9-D for about 45 minutes until it runs into the Village of Wappingers Falls where 9-D turns left and becomes Main Street, Wappingers Falls. Follow Main Street through the village. (Main Street is a winding road that makes a sharp right at the bottom of the hill and then goes uphill again.) At the traffic light immediately after the Sunoco gas station turn left onto Delavergne Ave. which winds uphill past the Franciscan Monastery and ends at the stop sign at Sheafe Road. Directly across the street is our driveway, marked by a sign that reads: 245 Kagyu Thubten Chöling.

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