Semester Break Shuttles

On this page, you will find information about the transportation available to students for upcoming breaks.

Spring Break Buses

Student Association sponsors roundtrip Spring Break buses to and from certain cities on the East Coast that leave right from campus! Please find more information below:

Departure Date: Friday, March 7

  • Pick-Up Location: College Place
  • Check-in time will begin one (1) hour prior to the bus departing.
  • Student Engagement will coordinate “Bus Ambassadors” for each bus and departure time.
  • 5 p.m. departure time. Please arrive by 4:30 p.m. at the latest.
  • If a bus is sold out, please email boxoffice@syr.edu to be added to the waitlist.

Destinations of 5 p.m. shuttles:

  • New York City, NY – Bryant Park
  • Boston, MA – South Station
  • Philadelphia, PA – Convention Center

Returning Date: Sunday, March 16

  • Check-in time will begin one (1) hour prior to the bus departing.
  • Bus Ambassador will be responsible for checking in students. One phone call will be made if a student is not present within 10 minutes of departure.
  • Departure time will be 5 p.m. – This time will reflect the same as when the student departed from campus on Friday, March 7.

Buses and Cities

  • All buses will have 5 p.m. departure time from College Place.
  • There are 54 seats per bus per time slot.
  • Buses will have bathrooms.
  • No additional buses will be added beyond this.
  • No additional cities will be added beyond what is listed.

Travel times for each city will be sent about one week from trip date, so that we are able to give as close to an approximate arrival time as we can. We ask that until that time, please allow us to work with the company to receive accurate information. 

Bus Ambassadors

  • Each bus will have a designated student ambassador.
  • Student bus ambassadors will perform headcounts to ensure every student is accounted for.
  • Ambassadors will also be responsible for contacting Student Engagement staff in the case of an emergency.
  • If you are selected as a bus ambassador, your bus ticket will be complimentary.
  • If you are interested, please contact stactivities@syr.edu by Friday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m., and provide a brief description of why you would be a good fit for the role.

Pricing and Ticketing

  • Tickets are on sale now, via the Student Box Office.
  • Please make sure to create an account before purchasing tickets if you have never bought tickets for events using the Box Office Portal.
    • Only Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students can create an account and purchase tickets.
  • Tickets are $125 for New York City and Boston, $135 for Philadelphia
    • This is a roundtrip price.
    • No refunds on tickets – We strongly encourage finalizing travel plans prior to purchasing a ticket.
    • Ticket will be sold through the Student Box Office.
    • Tickets are not transferable to another student.
    • Tickets only available to Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students.
    • Undergraduate students have priority for bus tickets.
  • If you are having Student Box Office issues, please email boxoffice@syr.edu.

Terms of Trip

  • Students are responsible for transportation from and to the drop-off/pick-up location on the assigned date.
  • Each student is permitted only one suitcase and one carry-on-type bag. Do not bring dorm room furnishings, etc.
  • All campus policies and community standards must be upheld for the duration of the trip.

Please note that if buses do not fill up, we reserve the right to cancel  and/or combine buses in order to accommodate those who have purchased tickets.

Airport/RTC Shuttles

Shuttles to the Syracuse Airport and Regional Transportation Center (RTC) in Syracuse will be available for Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. Please note, this service is not available for Fall Break in October.

Spring Break Shuttle Schedule

Friday, March 7: 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.

  • Pick-up from Goldstein Student Center: On the hour, every hour.
  • Pick-up from College Place: 10 minutes after the hour.
  • Pick-up from rear of Stadium Place (near Dineen Hall): 15 minutes after the hour.

Sunday, March 16: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

  • Pick-up at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport: On the hour, every hour.
    • Pick-ups taking place at the Arrivals A section, follow blue signs.
  • Pick-up at Regional Transportation Center: 15 minutes after the hour.

Find more information about flights, the airport pick-up location, and other airport information here.

For questions or accommodations, please email stactivities@syr.edu.