Recess Shuttle Schedule
For school breaks, Hamilton offers shuttle services to and from the Syracuse and Albany airports as well as the Utica train/bus station. Reservations must be made in advance. The cost for the shuttle services will be billed directly to the student’s tuition bill. Please contact the Transportation Office with any questions.
Bus services, provided by Hale Transportation, will also be offered to and from New York City and Boston.
Reservations
Reservation sign-ups will be made available one month prior to break. A form will be emailed to the entire student body with a link to register for a seat. Reservations are not accepted within 2 weeks of the departure or return dates.
New York City Bus
New York City (NYC) buses will leave from the Kirner-Johnson Circle at the scheduled times. The NYC buses first stop at the Vince Lombardi Rest Area.(4 hours from campus) The buses will then proceed to Bryant Park (42nd Street between 5 and 6 Streets) approximately 30 minutes from VL Rest Area. The buses leave from Bryant Park at the scheduled times then proceed to VL Rest Area, then to campus.
Boston Bus
Boston Buses also leave from the Kirner-Johnson Circle at the scheduled times. First stop is the McDonald’s in Chicopee, Mass. (350 Burnett Rd off exit 51 on the Mass Turnpike). The final drop-off location is the New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston. The approximate time of travel is 3 hours to Chicopee then an additional 1 hour 45 minutes to Boston.
Cost
Rates below are based on one-way transportation:*
- Albany Airport (travel time 2 hours): $80.00
- Syracuse Airport (travel time 1 hour): $55.00
- Utica Train/Bus Station (travel time 1/2 hour): $20.00
- New York City, New Jersey and Boston Bus: $85.00
- * New prices effective August 1, 2024
* No charge for fall semester arrival shuttle
Public bus transportation is also available from the Utica Train/Bus Station to the Syracuse and Albany airports. For more information, go to: www.greyhound.com.
If you are unable to reserve a seat on the shuttle, please check out the College’s RideShare program as another alternative to the shuttle service.
Spring Break Departure
Friday, March 14, 2025
| Departure Time | To |
|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 6 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 7 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 8 a.m. | Albany Airport |
| 9 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 9:30 a.m. | Utica Bus/ Train Station |
| 11:30 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| Noon | Syracuse Airport |
| 2 pm. | Albany Airport |
| 2:30 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 5:30 p.m. | Boston Bus (52 seats) |
| 5:30p.m. | NYC / NJ (104 seats) |
Saturday, March 15, 2025
| Departure Time | To |
|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 6 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 7 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 8 a.m. | Albany Airport |
| 9 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 9:30 a.m. | Utica Bus/ Train Station |
| 11:30 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| Noon | Syracuse Airport |
| 2 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 2:30 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
Spring Break Arrival
**Friday - March 28, 2025 - and - Saturday - March 29, 2025
| Departure Time | From |
|---|---|
| Noon | Syracuse Airport |
| Noon | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 1 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 3 p.m. | Utica Bus/ Train Station |
| 6 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 6 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 7 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 9 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 9 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 1 a.m. - March 29 and 30, 2025 | Syracuse Airport |
Sunday, March 30, 2025
| Departure Time | From |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | Boston Bus (52 seats) |
| 11 a.m. | NYC / NJ (104 seats) |
| Noon | Syracuse Airport |
| Noon | Utica Bus/ Train Station |
| 1 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 3 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 6 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 6 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 7 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 9 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 9 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 1 a.m. - March 31, 2025 | Syracuse Airport |
Spring Semester Departure (End of Year)
Monday, May 19, 2025
| Departure Time | From |
|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 6 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 7 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 8 a.m. | Albany Airport |
| 9 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 9:30 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 11:30 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| Noon | Syracuse Airport |
| 2 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 2:30 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
Tuesday, May 21, 2025
| Departure Time | From |
|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 6 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 7 a.m. | Utica Train Station |
| 8 a.m. | Albany Airport |
| 9 a.m. | Syracuse Airport |
| 9:30 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 11:30 a.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| Noon | Syracuse Airport |
| 2 p.m. | Albany Airport |
| 2:30 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport |
Contact
Contact Name
Hannah Dillon
Interim Transportation Coordinator
Phone
Email
