Recess Shuttle Schedule
The following is a schedule of the transportation service arranged by Alfred University for students to get to/from Greater Rochester transportation hubs (airport, bus terminal, Amtrak Station). The dates for this service coincide with academic recesses. To secure a seat reservation, you must complete an online request no later than 24 hours prior to the shuttle run unless otherwise noted. Purchasers MUST have complete flight/bus/train information at time of scheduling. Not all shuttles will operate unless there are confirmed reservations.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance. Airport pick up is at the baggage claim area outside. Pick up at Alfred University is outside the first floor entrance of the Powell Campus Center unless otherwise noted**.
For additional transportation, housing and meal plan information, please review your account in The Housing Director.
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Greater Rochester (airport, bus terminal, Amtrak Station)
Shuttle space is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible. You will receive confirmation that your spot on the shuttle has been confirmed by the Office of Residential Communities. Students are asked to arrive at the shuttle pick-up spot 15 minutes prior to the shuttle's departure.
Registration requires you use your official Alfred University email/login credentials.
May Closing 05/01 - 05/12
- 05/01 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/02 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/03 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/04 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/05 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/06 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/07 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm & 6pm
- 05/12 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 10am (Graduating Seniors Only)
Fall Opening 08/19 - 08/26 - leaving Rochester at the following times
International Student Arrival:
- 08/19 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 08/20 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 5pm
Fall Opening:
- 08/22 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 8am, 1pm, 7pm
- 08/23 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 7pm
- 08/24 - Shuttle Leaves A1rport at 8am, 1pm, 7pm
- 08/25 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 8am, 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 08/26 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 1pm
Fall Recess 10/11 - 10/16 - Please note that even though classes are cancelled, Residence Halls and Dining Halls will remain open
Leave Alfred the following times:
- 10/11 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 5pm
- 10/12 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 10am
Leave Rochester at the following times:
- 10/15 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1pm & 7pm
- 10/16 - Shuttle Leave Aiport at 1am
Thanksgiving Break Closing 11/26 - 12/2
Leave Alfred the following times:
- 11/26 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 1pm, 5pm
- 11/27 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 10am
Leave Rochester the following times:
- 12/1 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 12/2 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 1pm
Winter Break 24 Closing 12/9 - 12/14
- 12/9 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 12/10 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 12/11 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 12/12 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 12/13 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 12/14 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm
Spring 25 Opening 01/16 - 01/21
International Students:
- 01/16 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 01/17 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 1pm, 7pm
- 01/18 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am
Normal Opening:
- 01/19 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 01/20 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 01/21 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 1pm
Spring Break Closing 03/07 - 03/17
Leaving Alfred University:
- 03/07 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 03/08 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm
Leaving Rochester Area:
- 03/16 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 10am, 1pm, 7pm
- 03/17 - Shuttle Leaves Airport at 1am, 10am, 1pm
Spring 25 Closing 05/06 - 05/18
- 05/6 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/7 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/8 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/9 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/10 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/11 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/12 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/13 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6am, 12pm, 6pm
- 05/17 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 6pm
- 05/18 - Shuttle Leaves Campus at 10am
New York City - Port Authority
Friday and Sunday departures through MegaBus are once again running from Alfred! This Port Authority NYC shuttle costs $75 each way per traveler (paid to the provider). Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the trip. Please note: when selecting your bus ticket, please book it from 11 West University St. Alfred NY. Orvis Activities Center is Alfred State College. Reserve your trip (via Port Authority NYC) now!
Other Transportation Services
If you need other travel arrangements or transportation services, we encourage you to contact Luxury Limousine of Hornell, NY. Luxury Limos offers airport transportation to and from your departure and destination cities such as Rochester, Elmira, Syracuse, Buffalo, Toronto, Philadelphia, and all New York city vicinity airports. Their car service provides direct pick-ups and transport to any destination via private vans, sedans and SUVs. Students are responsible making their own arrangements with this company.