Transportation
Parent and Family Relations provides the following information and links to help you and your student make plans for transportation over holidays and school breaks.
None of the services listed below are in any way affiliated with the URochester, and the University expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise with regard to using these services. We cannot guarantee service, nor be responsible for any personal injury or property damage that arises from use. The options listed above are all independent companies. We encourage all prospective customers to exercise their own judgment when making decisions to utilize a service.
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My Bus Home will arrange round trip and one-way transportation for all academic breaks during the 2026–2027 year in private, fully-insured motor coach buses with restrooms and Wi-Fi.
The buses pick up on campus and go to/from a central location in:- Albany, New York
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Newton, Massachusetts
The estimated round-trip fares are $285–$315 USD, depending on the stop and the number of students who take the bus. (For the Albany bus, estimated round-trip fare is $259–$279 USD.) One-way fare is always half of a round-trip fare.
2026–27 travel dates and reservation deadlines
Fall Break
- Departure: Friday, October 9
- Return: Tuesday, October 13
- Reservation deadline: Thursday, September 17
Thanksgiving break
- Departure: Tuesday, November 24
- Return: Sunday, November 29
- Reservation deadline: Sunday, October 25
Winter break (departure from campus)
- Departure: Wednesday, December 23
- Reservation deadline: Monday, November 30
Winter break (return to campus)
- Return: Sunday, January 17
- Reservation deadline: Wednesday, December 23
Spring Break
- Departure: Friday, March 5
- Return: Sunday, March 14
- Reservation deadline: Sunday, February 7
End of school year
- Departure: Saturday, May 8
- Reservation Deadline: Sunday, April 11
Maximum occupancy is 50 students per bus. A minimum of 30 students is necessary. Please visit My Bus Home for more information and to reserve seats.
Bus and rail services
Greyhound
Greyhound offers the largest network of bus services at a reasonable price, and buses feature onboard Wi-Fi. Visit Greyhound for more information.
Megabus
Megabus markets itself on having the lowest-cost bus ticket prices along certain routes. Please visit Megabus for more information.
Ticket price comparisons
If you are interested in finding the cheapest tickets for your student for a given route and date, try price comparison sites such as Busbud and Wanderu.
Amtrak
Amtrak provides affordable rail service along three routes. Trains depart from the Louise M. Slaughter station in downtown Rochester.
Please visit Amtrak for more information.
Airports
The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is located just 2.5 miles west of campus. The airport hosts eight airlines servicing 22 non-stop destinations.
Larger airports in the area include Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), providing more destinations a few hours away. Both can be reasonably accessed from Rochester by bus, but the University does not provide shuttle service to the airports.
Ridesharing
What is 511NY Rideshare? 511NY Rideshare is a free program through the New York State Department of Transportation committed to helping commuters get around with sustainable, affordable transportation options and resources. Become a member to gain access to carpool matching, bike safety information, and public transportation resources.
511NY Rideshare partnered with University of Rochester to create a specialized portal for students. You can use this portal to:
- Find other URochester students who want to carpool
- Access maps and tools for transit and biking
- Many more resources and tools
Start carpooling today and visit the 511NY Rideshare for more information.