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. Bus services are offered to and from New York City and Boston.
Shuttle time slots with no registered capacity will not run. Pre-registration with a confirmed registration is required. Registration links are sent via email.
The cost for the shuttle services will be billed directly to the student’s tuition bill. Please contact the Transportation Office with any questions.
2025-26 Break Transportation Schedule (PDF) Jump to Schedule
Reservation sign-ups will open one month prior to the upcoming break. A form will be emailed to the entire student community with a link to register for a seat. Check your email for updates.
Cancellations within 48 hours will be charged the full rate. To avoid being charged, you must cancel earlier than 48 hours prior to the departure time.
The cost of the shuttle or bus services will be billed directly to the student’s tuition bill.
Rates below are based on one-way transportation (prices effective July 1, 2025):
- Albany Airport (travel time 2 hours): $100
- Syracuse Airport (travel time 1 hour): $75
- Utica Train/Bus Station (travel time 1/2 hour): $20
- New York City, New Jersey and Boston Bus: $100
- Late requests: +$25 for airports, or +$5 for the Utica Train Station (Students who request shuttles after the form has been closed)
- Walk-ons: Location + $25 walk-on fee for Buses & Airports, or + $5 for the Utica Train Station (Students taking an open available seat who have not previously registered)
- Cancellations must be submitted via email to transport@hamilton.edu AT LEAST 48 hours in advance.
- Any cancellations made within 48 hours, or not submitted via email to transport@hamilton.edu will be fully charged for the requested trip.
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 5th and 6th Streets), approximately 30 minutes from VL Rest Area. The buses leave 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. The first stop is 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.
It is not the responsibility of the transportation department to communicate the live location of the buses. As traffic and weather conditions are unpredictable, the shuttle and bus times are estimated. Communication of delays is the obligation of the rider.
- Public bus transportation is also available from the Utica Train/Bus Station to the Syracuse and Albany airports.
- If you are unable to reserve a seat on the shuttle, please check out the Hamilton’s RideShare program as another alternative to the shuttle service.
- While we try to cover as many transportation needs as possible, there may be times our services aren't available. Explore transportations alternatives.
Spring Recess / March Break Departures
Shuttles occur only during the listed dates and times. Shuttle time slots with no registered capacity will not run. Pre-registration with a confirmed registration is required. Registration links are sent via email.
- Airport shuttles leave from the Elihu Root House.
- Train station shuttles leave from the Sadove Student Center.
- NYC and Boston buses leave from the KJ Loop.
Departures from campus on March 13 and 14, 2026
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 6 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 9 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 12 p.m. (noon) | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 3 p.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilon College | Albany Airport |
| 2 p.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilon College | Albany Airport |
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 9 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 11 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 2 p.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
Buses to NYC (Bryant Park) start loading at KJ Loop at 5 p.m. Buses depart at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Buses cannot wait, stop, or turn around.
It is not the responsibility of the transportation department to communicate the live location of the buses. As traffic and weather conditions are unpredictable, the shuttle and bus times are estimated. Communication of delays is the obligation of the rider.
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | KJ Loop, Hamilton College | Bryant Park (42nd Street between 5th and 6th Street), New York, NY (Bryant Park, New York, NY 10018) |
56 x 2 |
The bus to Boston (New England Aquarium) starts loading at KJ Loop at 5 p.m. Buses depart at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Buses cannot wait, stop, or turn around.
It is not the responsibility of the transportation department to communicate the live location of the buses. As traffic and weather conditions are unpredictable, the shuttle and bus times are estimated. Communication of delays is the obligation of the rider.
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | KJ Loop, Hamilton College | New England Aquarium, Boston, Mass. (1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110) |
56 |
March Break / Spring Recess Arrivals
Shuttles occur only during the listed dates and times. Shuttle time slots with no registered capacity will not run. Pre-registration with a confirmed registration is required. Registration links are sent via email.
Arrivals/returns to campus on March 28 and 29, 2026
All Syracuse Airport arrivals need to meet the shuttle at baggage claim area B.
| Departure Time from Syracuse Airport | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 12 p.m. (noon) | Syracuse Airport, Baggage claim area B |
| 3 p.m. | Syracuse Airport, Baggage claim area B |
| 6 p.m. | Syracuse Airport, Baggage claim area B |
| 9 p.m. | Syracuse Airport, Baggage claim area B |
| 1 a.m. (March 29 & 30) | Syracuse Airport, Baggage claim area B |
All Albany Airport arrivals need to meet the shuttle at baggage claim.
| Departure Time from Albany Airport | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Albany Airport, Baggage claim |
| 7 p.m. | Albany Airport, Baggage claim |
All Utica Train Station arrivals need to meet their shuttle at the front Main Street entrance.
| Departure Time from Utica Train Station | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 12 p.m. (noon) | Utica Bus / Train Station, front Main Street entrance |
| 3 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station, front Main Street entrance |
| 6 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station, front Main Street entrance |
| 9 p.m. | Utica Bus / Train Station, front Main Street entrance |
Buses from Bryant Park start loading at 10:30 a.m. Buses depart at 11 a.m. sharp.
Pickup at Vince Lombardi Service Area at 11:30 a.m. sharp.
It is not the responsibility of the transportation department to communicate the live location of the buses. As traffic and weather conditions are unpredictable, the shuttle and bus times are estimated. Communication of delays is the obligation of the rider.
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | Bryant Park (42nd Street between 5th and 6th Street), New York, NY (Bryant Park, New York, NY 10018) |
56 x 2 |
| 11:30 a.m. | Vince Lombardi Service Area (116E NJ Tpke, Ridgefield, NJ 07657) |
n/a |
The bus starts loading from New England Aquarium at 10:30 a.m. Bus departs at 11 a.m. sharp.
Chicopee, Mass. pickup is at 12:30 p.m.
It is not the responsibility of the transportation department to communicate the live location of the buses. As traffic and weather conditions are unpredictable, the shuttle and bus times are estimated. Communication of delays is the obligation of the rider.
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | New England Aquarium, Boston, Mass. (1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110) |
56 |
| 12:30 p.m. | McDonald's in Chicopee, Mass. (350 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020) |
n/a |
End of Academic Year / May Departures
Shuttles occur only during the listed dates and times. Shuttle time slots with no registered capacity will not run. Pre-registration with a confirmed registration is required. Registration links are sent via email.
Residence halls close at 10 a.m. on May 19. All non-senior students must be off campus 24 hours after their last exam, or by 10 a.m. on May 19, whichever comes first.
All airport departures from campus leave from The Elihu Root House. All train departures from campus leave from Sadove.
Departures from campus on May 17 and 18, 2026
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 6 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 9 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 12 p.m. (noon) | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 3 p.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilon College | Albany Airport |
| 2 p.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilon College | Albany Airport |
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 9 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 11 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 2 p.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
Departures from campus on May 19, 2026
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 6 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
| 10 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilton College | Syracuse Airport, Baggage Claim Area B |
All non-senior students must be off campus by 10 a.m. on May 19, 2026, per the Office of Community Living's policy.
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Elihu Root House, Hamilon College | Albany Airport |
All non-senior students must be off campus by 10 a.m. on May 19, 2026, per the Office of Community Living's policy.
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
| 9 a.m. | Sadove Student Center, Hamilton College | Utica Train Station |
All non-senior students must be off campus by 10 a.m. on May 19, 2026, per the Office of Community Living's policy.
Contact
Contact Name
Hannah Dillon
Transportation Coordinator
