Airport Shuttles

2025-2026

Airport shuttles to Albany, LaGuardia, and JFK are scheduled four times during the year, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Recess, and End of School Year. Due to logistics of scheduling around students itineraries, airport shuttles are provided for departures from campus only. All shuttles leave from the Kline Bus Stop.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

DID YOU KNOW you can take the Amtrak train from Poughkeepsie or Rhinecliff all the way to Newark Liberty Airport?  Your fare even covers the Newark Airtrain ride to your terminal!  Just reverse to get back to Bard.  Find public transportation alternatives to Albany, LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark by clicking on the link. 

Early Bird Airport Shuttle Seats are $45.00 until the Reservation Deadline listed below.

The Transportation Store is open online!  Click on the link to Reserve your Train Shuttle and Airport Shuttle seats 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Shuttles travel to JFK, LaGuardia, and Albany, as well as Rhinecliff and Poughkeepsie Stations on the dates listed

Last Day to purchase your 2025 Thanksgiving Recess Airport or Train Shuttle seat is Wed, Nov 12 at 4:00 PM

Last Day to purchase your 2025 Winter Intersession Airport or Train Shuttle seat is Wed, Dec 3 at 4:00 PM

Last Day to purchase your 2026 Spring Recess Airport or Train Shuttle seat is Wed, Feb 25 at 4:00 PM

Last Day to purchase your 2026 End of School Year Airport or Train Shuttle seat is Wed, May 6 at 4:00 PM

Purchases after the deadline date are $60.00 each for Airport Shuttles, cash only, and only if seats are available.  Late purchases must be made in person at Transportation Services, B&G room 107.  Please email ahead for availability and appointments to [email protected]

In general one vehicle will service each airport.  However, if reservations dictate, we may combine passengers on a single coach to LaGuardia and JFK airports. If this scenario occurs, the Shuttle always stops at LaGuardia first, then proceeds on to JFK.

Transportation to LaGuardia and JFK takes between 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours depending on weather and NYC traffic. Transportation to Albany takes 1-1/2 hours depending on weather and traffic. Plan flight times accordingly.

*Cargo space is extremely limited.  Each passenger is allowed a maximum of 2 standard-sized checked suitcases and one small carry-on. 

Maximum weight limit is 50 pounds per checked bag.  The maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches.  A common size bag for checking through is: 27″ x 21″ x 14″.  The maximum weight limit is 22 pounds per carry-on bag.  The maximum size carry-on allowed is 48 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for carry-on is 22″ x 14″ x 10″. Your airline’s baggage limits and restrictions may vary.

Each passenger is allowed a maximum of 2 complimentary standard-sized checked suitcases and one small carry-on. Passengers with excess or oversized baggage will be charged $15.00 per extra or over-sized piece.  Purchase your excess or oversized baggage allowance in our Transportation Store when you reserve your seat.

Date Airports DepartureTime            Registration Deadline
       
Wed, Nov 26, 2025 (Thanksgiving Break) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the Thanksgiving Break shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 (Winter Recess) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the Winter Intersession shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, Dec 3, 2025
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 (Winter Recess) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the Winter Intersession shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, Dec 3, 2025
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 (Spring Recess) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the Spring Recess shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (Spring Recess) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the Spring Recess shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Tue May 19, 2026 (End of School Year) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the End of School Year shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, May 6, 2026
Wed May 20, 2026 (End of School Year) JFK, Laguardia, and Albany Airports 11:00 AM (loading at 10:30 AM, Kline Bus Stop) Last day to purchase tickets for the End of School Year shuttle is 4:00 PM Wed, May 6, 2026

 Transportation to Poughkeepsie Station and Rhinecliff Station on the above dates is available by Reservations Only.  Visit our Transportation Store to book your seat today! AIRPORTS VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Go to our Taxi’s, Buses, Trains, Airports page.  Click on BARD TO AND FROM AIRPORTS AND CITIES for public transportation options and fares to get there on your schedule. Please contact these carriers for current schedule, route, and pricing information.

ROUTE C BUS  &  DUTCHESS COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT

Monday-Saturday -Bard Students, Staff, and Faculty are encouraged to use the Dutchess County Public Transit Route C Bus.  Thanks to our partnership with DCPT, the ride is always free on any route when you show your valid Bard College ID.

No DCPT Bus Service on New Year’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather (ice and snow), updates will be posted to our home page, and to Regroup.com, the Campus Emergency Notification System.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT SECURITY DISPATCH 845-758-7460

All schedules have been provided by Bard Transportation Services or the individual service provider.  For more information call 845-758-7625, or email [email protected].