Glimmerglass Opera - Location and Directions

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Getting to Glimmerglass

GETTING TO GLIMMERGLASS
Nestled between the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains on Otsego Lake, Glimmerglass Opera performs in The Alice Busch Opera Theater, on Route 80, eight miles north of the quaint village of Cooperstown. Details on traveling to Cooperstown can be found by clicking here.

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By Air*
Regional and international airports in Albany, Binghamton, Syracuse and Utica are convenient to Glimmerglass Opera:

Albany International Airport* is serviced by twelve major airlines that offer direct flights from most metropolitan areas. The airport also houses desks for eight rental car companies.
Online: http://www.albanyairport.com

Hancock International Airport*, Syracuse
Online:www.syrairport.org
Phone:(315) 454-4330

Oneida County Airport*, Utica Visit Oneida County Airport's Web site or call (315) 736-9404 for more information.

*To reach Cooperstown from the above airports, a rental car or taxi/limousine service is necessary.

By Train
Albany/Rensselaer* station offers regular service from New York City, Boston, Montreal, Buffalo, and Cleveland. In addition, Amtrak trains make stops in Utica and Syracuse. Reserve a rental care from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and they will shuttle you from the station to your rental.

Syracuse Amtrak*
131 P&C Parkway, Suite 2, (315) 477-1152

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Online:www.enterprise.com
Phone: (518) 472-1111

*To reach Cooperstown from the above train stations, a rental car or taxi/limousine service is necessary.

By Bus
Trailways Transportation Service offers bus service to Albany, Binghamton, Cooperstown, Elmira, Ithaca, Kingston, New York City, White Plains, Long Island, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Oneonta and many other New York and New England cities.
Online:www.trailways.com
Phone: 877-467-3346

Birnie Bus Service - (Gus the Bus) service to Cooperstown, Oneonta, Worcester, Richfield Springs, Edmeston, Cherry Valley, Gilbertsville, Unadilla, and Sidney. Oneonta Public Transit (OPT) transfer fare 30¢ in Oneonta. Does not run on Saturday or Sunday.
Online: www.birniebus.com
Phone: 800-388-9853

Oneonta Public Transit (OPT) - service between Oneonta and Cooperstown. Hourly stops between 7 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday along Route 28 and Route 7. Bi-hourly stops on Saturdays 7 am to 6 pm, even hours from Oneonta and odd hours from Cooperstown. Online:http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/transportation.asp
Phone: (607) 432-7100

By Car
If you're interested in the scenic drive along New York State Route 20, or in exploring the quiant villages, rolling hills, and breathtaking views in and around Cooperstown, we recommend traveling by car.

FROM THE EAST (Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Boston):
Travel west on NYS Thruway I-90 and exit at 25A. Travel west on I-88 for 5 miles to Duanesburg exit 24. Travel west on Route 20 for 45 miles, turn left onto Route 80 South; two miles to the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

FROM THE WEST (Toronto, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse)
Travel east on NYS Thruway I-90 and exit at 30 (Herkimer/Mohawk). Travel south on Route 28 for 12 miles, turn left onto Route 20 East (9 miles). Turn right onto Route 80 South; two miles to the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

FROM THE SOUTH (New York City)
Take the Garden State Parkway north to I-87 to Albany. Travel west on NYS Thruway I-90 and exit at 25A. Travel west on I-88 for 5 miles to Duanesburg exit 24. Travel west on Route 20 for 45 miles, turn left onto Route 80 South; two miles to the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

FROM THE NORTH (Montreal, Plattsburgh, Lake Placid)
Take NYS 87 South to the NYS Thruway I-90. Get on the NYS Thruway I-90 until exit 30 (Herkimer/Mohawk). Travel south on Route 28 for 12 miles, turn left onto Route 20 East for 9 miles. Turn right onto Route 80 South; two miles to the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

FROM NEW YORK CITY
There are two easy and direct ways to get to Cooperstown from New York City: drive or take the bus.
Adirondack Trailways has two departures daily (and three on weekends) from the Port Authority bus terminal to the heart of Cooperstown. The bus arrives within easy walking distance of many places to stay. The opera runs a trolley service to all performances at the theater from the Otesaga Hotel, available to all opera patrons. For more information, see http://www.trailwaysny.com/html/english/fares.asp

To drive to Cooperstown, take the Garden State Parkway north to I-87 to Albany. Travel west on NYS Thruway I-90 and exit at 25A. Travel west on I-88 for 5 miles to Duanesburg exit 24. Travel west on Route 20 for 45 miles, turn left onto Route 80 South, two miles to the Alice Busch Opera Theater (See map above). The car rental companies below have multiple locations in the New York City area.
The listing below is a service to our patrons. We cannot endorse or recommend any of the companies below.

APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES: (top of page)
Albany - 1.5 hours
Binghamton - 2 hours
Boston - 4 hours
Buffalo - 4 hours
Ithaca - 2 hours
New York City - 4 hours
Rochester - 3 hours
Syracuse - 1.5 hours
Utica - 1 hour

Getting Around Cooperstown

Parking in Cooperstown
Parking in Cooperstown is limited. A trolley is available from free parking areas on Routes 28 and 80 just outside the town limits and in Cooperstown. All day pass available (adults $3, children 12 and under $1). Trolleys run in 20 minute intervals daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (the last week of June to Labor Day). For more information on parking in Cooperstown, see http://www.cooperstownchamber.org/secondary/info_booth/trolley_parking.htm

Trolley Service to the Opera
Now you can take the Cooperstown Trolley from The Otesaga Resort Hotel to performances at Glimmerglass Opera. Round-trip tickets ($5) are available in advance at the Glimmerglass Opera Ticket Office at 18 Chestnut Street, the ticket kiosk at the Alice Busch Opera Theater, or onboard the trolley.

Please note: The Trolley will run for every performance EXCEPT those on National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend (July 27 - 31, 2006).

Return times vary, as they depend on the length of each production. Trolley departs approximately 10 minutes after each performance. Please call the Bicket Office at (607) 547-2255 to confirm the trolley schedule.

Car Rentals
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