Why go
- Hamlet in Harrison, New York, United States.
- Served by Westchester County Airport (HPN).
History
Purchase is a hamlet in the town of Harrison in Westchester County, New York, United States. One myth explains that its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, where John Harrison was to be granted as much land as he could ride in one day. Purchase is home to State University of New York at Purchase and Manhattanville College and is one of the richest communities on the east coast.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 70 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, Embraer 175, A319, MD-88, ERJ, CRJ-900…) · 61 routes: Atlanta, Bangor, Birmingham*, Boston*, Buffalo, Burlington, Charleston, Charlotte, Charlottesville VA*, Chicago*, Cincinnati, Cleveland*, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton*, Denver, Des Moines*, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers*, Grand Rapids*, Greensboro, Greenville*, Halifax*, Houston*, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City*, Key West, Knoxville*, Lexington KY*, Louisville, Madison, Manchester NH, Memphis*, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montreal* … +21 more
- American Airlines AA (ERD, CRJ-700, A319, 737-800, Embraer 190, A320…) · 27 routes: Bentonville*, Boston, Charlotte, Charlottesville VA*, Chicago, Columbus*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton*, Detroit*, Greensboro*, Knoxville*, Little Rock*, Louisville*, Miami, Montreal*, Nashville*, Norfolk*, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh*, Raleigh-durham*, Richmond*, Roanoke VA*, St. Louis*, Toronto*, Washington, West Palm Beach, Wilmington*
- US Airways US (ERD, CRJ-700, A319, 737-800, Embraer 190, A320…) · 27 routes: Bentonville, Boston, Charlotte, Charlottesville VA*, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton, Detroit, Greensboro, Knoxville, Little Rock, Louisville, Miami, Montreal, Nashville, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh*, Raleigh-durham, Richmond*, Roanoke VA*, St. Louis*, Toronto, Washington, West Palm Beach, Wilmington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 8 routes: Akron, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, St. Louis
- United Airlines UA (A320, 737-800, A319, 757-200, 737-700, ERJ…) · 8 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston, Montreal*, Ottawa*, Toronto*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 6 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, West Palm Beach
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320, A319, A321) · 5 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach
- WestJet WS (737-700, CRJ-700, A319, A320, 736, 737-800…) · 5 routes: Atlanta*, Halifax*, Montreal*, New Orleans*, Toronto
- Air Canada AC (Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Montreal, Ottawa*, Toronto
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Akron, Atlanta, Chicago*
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, 757, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (757, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A320) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757, MD-88, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ-900) · 1 route: New Orleans
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 15 direct destinations
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190, A320) · 5 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, DH8) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia*, Washington
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Barnstable, Lebanon, Vineyard Haven MA
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Orlando*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: Nantucket
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: Nantucket
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Westchester County Airport (HPN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HPN has direct flights to 15 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Orlando, Philadelphia…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Ossining, 11 mi); routes include Island Beach - Greenwich, Great Captians Island - Greenwich.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Purchase, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.