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Transportation Services

While Marist is not in the transportation industry, we do attempt to help make planning easier for students where we can. Toward this end, we can offer the following services and resources. Many of which are on a first-come, first-served, as-needed basis.

The County Loop Bus System offers a number of bus routes that provide access to many businesses, restaurants, grocery stores, as well as the train station. The bus runs daily Monday through Sunday. 

Local Services

Metro North Railroad

Metro-North station runs commuter trains on the Hudson Line to New York City, as well as Amtrak trains, located at 41 Main St. in downtown Poughkeepsie.

Amtrak Railroad

The Poughkeepsie train station is a stop on Amtrak's national service. New York City (to the south) and Albany, NY (to the north) are other major nearby destinations.

Short Line Bus

Service is available from the  in New York City via . 

 

2023-2024 Transportation Services

Shuttles are subject to change based on interest/need.
Shuttle buses must reach 50% of capacity in order to be offered.

Thanksgiving Break 2023 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales

Tickets on sale:
Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Student Activities office.

Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way | $40/Round Trip

Departure Time/Location from ÈâÈ⴫ý:
Tuesday, November 21, at 5:30 p.m. from Donnelly Hall

Shuttle Destinations:

Return Trip Details: Buses return to ÈâÈ⴫ý on Sunday, November 26

 

Thanksgiving Break 2023 Airport Service

This is a one-way shuttle from ÈâÈ⴫ý to the airport only.  

Destinations:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/LaGurardia Airport (LGA)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Departure Time/Location from ÈâÈ⴫ý: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall

Wednesday, November 22, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)

 

Winter Break Airport Service

This is a one-way shuttle from ÈâÈ⴫ý to the airport only.

Tickets on sale:
Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Student Activities office.

Ticket Price:
$40

Students must present itinerary to purchase.

Destinations:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/LaGurardia Airport (LGA)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Departure Time/Location from ÈâÈ⴫ý: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall

Thursday, December 14, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Saturday, December 16, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)

 

Spring Break 2024 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales

Shuttle Destinations:

Tickets on sale:
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Student Activities office.

Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way | $40/Round Trip

Departure Time/Location from ÈâÈ⴫ý:
Friday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m. from Donnelly Hall

Shuttle Destinations:
Long Island, NY – Roosevelt Field Mall (Macy’s)
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ  
Connecticut - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84
Albany, NY – Crossgates Mall - 1 Crossgates Mall Road – (Near Forever 21 sign)
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) – 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95)

Return Trip Details: Buses return to ÈâÈ⴫ý on Sunday, March 17
Long Island, NY – Roosevelt Field Mall (Macy’s) – bus departs at 2 p.m.
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Connecticut - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84 – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Albany, NY – Crossgates Mall – 1 Crossgates Mall Road – (Near Forever 21 sign) – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95) â€“ bus departs at 2 p.m.

 

End of Year (May 2024) Airport Service

This is a one-way shuttle from ÈâÈ⴫ý to the airport only.

Tickets on sale:
Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Student Activities office.

Ticket Price:
$40

Students must present itinerary to purchase.

Destinations:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/LaGurardia Airport (LGA)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Departure Time/Location from ÈâÈ⴫ý: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall

Thursday, May 9, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Saturday, May 11, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)