Break Shuttles & Buses
Winter Break Departures and Spring Semester 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.
- Shuttle and bus registration opens Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 12 p.m.
- Bus registration closes when buses reach capacity. Sign up ASAP to get a seat.
December 18, 19, and 20, 2025 - Departure
Syracuse Airport — $75
- 3 a.m.
- 6 a.m.
- 9 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
Albany Airport — $100
- 8 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
Utica Train Station — $20
- 7 a.m.
- 9 a.m.
- 11 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
NYC & Boston Buses — $100
- 5 p.m. - NYC (112 seat capacity)
- 5 p.m. - Boston (56 seat capacity)
January 18, 19, and 20, 2026 - Arrivals
Syracuse Airport — $75
- 12 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
- 1 a.m. (Jan. 19 and 20)
Albany Airport — $100
- 1 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
Utica Train Station — $20
- 12 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
NYC & Boston Buses (Jan. 20) — $100
- 11 a.m. — Return from NYC (112 seat capacity)
- 11 a.m. — Return from Boston (56 seat capacity)
Reservations
Reservation sign-ups will be 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.
Full Year Break Transportation Schedule
Plan your travel for the year!
2025-26 Break Transportation Schedule (PDF)
* New prices effective July 1, 2025 *
Cost
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.
- 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
- Location + $25 walk-on fee for Airports, or + $5 for the Utica Train Station
(students taking an open available seat who have not previously registered)
Cancellation / No-Show Policy
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
Boston Bus
Alternatives
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
Check out the College’s RideShare program as another alternative to the shuttle service.
Contact
Contact Name
Hannah Dillon
Transportation Coordinator
