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VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2
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Albany VA Medical Center Map and Driving Instructions
Map and Driving Instructions
Stratton VA Medical Center
113 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208
(518) 626-5000
Click on the map above for more detail.
From the north (or Albany Airport) to Albany
Take the Northway, I-87 South. Approaching Exit 1, stay in left lane. Pass the Route 87/90 exit and Crossgates exit. When road ends at traffic light, take left turn onto Western Avenue (Route 20). Continue on Western for several miles. After passing Manning Boulevard, stay in the right-hand lane. Western splits into Western on the left and Madison on the right. Take the right fork onto Madison and continue until you reach New Scotland Avenue (Ralph's Tavern on the corner). Turn right onto New Scotland Avenue, go past two traffic lights, and the entrance to the VA will be on the left. Parking lot entrances will be on the right side of the roadway. Park in Lot A (no charge).
From the south to Albany
Take Exit 23 from the NYS Thruway. After the toll booth, take the immediate ramp on the right to Route 9W. Take left at traffic light on Route 9W. Follow Route 9W north signs to Delaware Avenue (Stewarts Shop on the right corner). Make a right onto Delaware Avenue. Take left turn onto Holland Avenue (Morton to the right and Holland Avenue to the left). Go past McDonald's. Entrance to the VA is on the right. Park in Lot A (no charge).
From the east to Albany
Take I-90 West to Route 787 South to the Madison Avenue/Route 20 West exit. Take Madison Avenue past the Empire State Plaza, past Lark Street. Turn left onto New Scotland Avenue, go past two traffic lights, and the entrance to the VA will be on the left. Parking lot entrances will be on the right side of the roadway. Park in Lot A (no charge).
From the west to Albany
Take Exit 24 from the NYS Thruway. After the toll booth, follow signs to Route 20/Western Avenue (first ramp on right) which will bring you onto the Northway (Route 87) traveling south. Pass the Crossgates exit. When road ends at traffic light, take left turn onto Western Avenue (Route 20). Continue on Western for several miles. After passing Manning Boulevard, stay in the right-hand lane. Western splits into Western on the left and Madison on the right. Take the right fork onto Madison and continue until you reach New Scotland Avenue (Ralph's Tavern is on the corner). Turn right onto New Scotland Avenue, go past two traffic lights, and the entrance to the VA will be on the left. Parking lot entrances will be on the right side of the roadway. Park in Lot A (no charge).
Public Transportation
In the heart of Albany, and the Tri-City area, the facility is easily reached by bus and taxi cab. For more information visit the Chamber of Commerce Web site*.
Bus schedules and route information are available from CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority), which can be reached at:
Customer Information Center: (518) 482-8822
STAR Service for the Disabled: (518) 482-2022
ACCESS Transit: (518) 459-8747
Maps and schedules can also be found at the CDTA website*. Bus shelters are located at the front and side entrances to VA property, easily accessible to the facility.
Parking Information
Free parking is available. Parking lot shuttle runs Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Volunteers provide shuttle assistance continuously between patient parking and the front entrance of the Medical Center. Patients can call the volunteer driver from the Greeter Desk at (518) 368-3476.
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: July 29, 2008 |
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