New Paltz is a city in Ulster County, New York State. This article also covers the small town of Gardiner, less than 7 miles to the southwest.
New Paltz is exit 18 on the New York State Thruway which is also designated as Interstate 87.
There is frequent bus service between The Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City and New Paltz with connections to many other villages and cities.
Stewart International Airport is the nearest major airport to New Paltz. It is in Newburgh, thirty minutes to the south (exit 17 on the NYS Thruway).
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is on the bed of the Wallkill Valley Rail transport, the former main transportation link for New Paltz.
Rail Travel to New York City: Nearby Poughkeepsie is the end of the line for Metro-North Rail. Poughkeepsie is a 15-20 minute drive east of New Paltz. Taxis are available in Poughkeepsie to transport travelers to and from New Paltz. Riding on Metro-North out of the Poughkeepsie Station is clean, safe and reliable. Trains run from very early in the morning until late into the evening. Fares can run as low as $12.75 each way.
As of 2008 there is a bus you can take that picks you up at the Poughkeepsie train station and stops in New Paltz (dead link: January 2023). It is run by the Ulster County Area Transit. View the bus schedule here: Bus schedule (pdf format) (dead link: August 2020)
Walk or drive. There are also buses run by Ulster County Transit.
Gilded Otter, 3 Main Street, +1 845 256-1700.
Bacchus, 4 South Chestnut Street, +1 845 255-8636.
P&G's, 91 Main Street, +1 845 255-6161.
McGillicuddy's, 84 Main Street, +1 845 256-9289. Both decent, cheap, good portions, pub food. Lots of burgers, chicken, and other fried things.
Main Street Bistro, 59 Main Street, +1 845 255-7766. Delicious and a bargain. Breakfast and lunch, everything is cheap and good. A lot of interesting, uncommon combinations.
Karma Road, 11 Main Street, +1 845 255-1099. Very vegan friendly.
Food Not Bombs, Main Street. W 5-8PM. Every Wednesday inside of Snugs Harbor bar in poor weather (38 Main St.) and outside across from Wells Fargo set up on the wall/grass. 2019-07-05
Cozy beds and breakfasts. Youth hostel next to bus station on Main street.
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