Transportation for Break
Listed below are the options for bus transportation leaving for and returning from each break. Please remember that when using any type of mass transportation, customers should recognize that delays occasionally occur and plan accordingly. Taxis and car services are also an option: for more information please see Taxis and Car Services.
Bus Transportation Options
1. RTS: Geneseo to Rochester Service
The Geneseo Off Campus Weekend Service is a free (with college ID) way to get to the Greater Rochester International Airport, Trailways Bus Terminal or Amtrak Station. No advance sign up is required as this is part of the regular route. Always refer to most up to date Geneseo Off Campus Weekend Services. Please remember, this is not always an option as this service does not run during the regular business week and on certain weekends. To make sure this is a viable option when you need it, please refer to our Bus Schedules page for a list of important service dates outlining when service is and is not available.
2. Student Association: Break Shuttle
This shuttle is free with college ID. Space is limited so advanced sign up through the Student Association Ticket Office is required. Stops are made at the Greater Rochester International Airport, the Trailways Bus Terminal and the Amtrak Station before and after Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, the end of the Fall Semester, the beginning of the Spring Semester and Spring Break. There are no shuttles offered at the beginning of the Fall semester or the end of the Spring semester. For more information please see the Student Association Ticket Office at Vacation Shuttle Service.
3. Trailways New York
Visit the Trailways website for ticket information. Buses to Rochester, Binghamton, and NYC connections are available.
4. OurBus
Visit the OurBus website for ticket information. Buses to Buffalo, Binghamton, NYC, and NJ are available daily. Additional buses are available around breaks:
- Extra bus to Midtown Manhattan, Fresh Meadows Queens, and Roslyn, NY: departs 4pm on 10/11, 11/26, 12/17, 3/7/25; returns 10/15, 12/1, 1/20/25, and 3/16/25
- Extra bus to Nanuet, White Plains, Melville, and Farmingville: departs 3pm on 10/11, 11/26, 12/17, 3/7/25; returns 10/15, 12/1, 1/20/25, and 3/16/25
Break Schedules
Fall Break is October 12th - 15th (no classes). Residence Halls remain open.
Date | Departure | Arrival | Sign-Up Information |
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Friday, 10/11/24 | Main Street at the corner of Center Street, Geneseo (between crosswalks across from the fountain), 7:30am |
Corning, 8:45am Binghamton, 10:45am Poconos, PA, 12:00pm Fort Lee, NJ, 2:15pm New York City, 2:20pm |
For tickets, see OurBus |
MacVittie College Union, 8:30am | Rochester Airport, 9:15am Amtrak/Bus Station, 9:50am |
Sign-up is required, see SA Break Shuttle | |
Corner of Main St & Center St, Geneseo, 8:50am |
Binghamton, 12:05pm New York City, 4:15pm |
For tickets, see Trailways | |
Main Street at the corner of Center Street, Geneseo (between crosswalks across from the fountain), 3:00pm |
Nanuet, 8:00pm White Plains, 8:30pm Melville, 10:00pm Farmingville, 10:25pm |
For tickets, see OurBus | |
Main Street at the corner of Center Street, Geneseo (between crosswalks across from the fountain), 4:00pm |
New York City, 9:40pm Queens, 10:30pm Roslyn, NY 10:55 |
For tickets, see OurBus | |
Corner of Main St & Center St, Geneseo, 4:35pm |
Binghamton, 7:35pm New York City, 11:05pm |
For tickets, see Flixbus | |
Corner of Main St & Center St, Geneseo, 5:35pm | Rochester Bus Station, 6:25pm | For tickets, see Trailways | |
Main Street at the corner of Center Street, Geneseo (between crosswalks across from the fountain), 10:00pm |
Batavia, 10:35pm Buffalo Airport, 11:05pm SUNY Buffalo North Campus, 11:20pm Niagara Falls, 11:45pm |
For tickets, see OurBus | |
Saturday, 10/12/24 | Main Street at the corner of Center Street, Geneseo (between crosswalks across from the fountain), 7:30a |
Corning, 8:45am Binghamton, 10:45am Poconos, PA, 12:00pm Fort Lee, NJ, 2:15pm New York City, 2:20pm |
For tickets, see OurBus |
MacVittie College Union, 8:30am | Rochester Airport, 9:15am Amtrak/Bus Station, 9:50am |
Sign-up is required, see SA Break Shuttle | |
Corner of Main St & Center St, Geneseo, 8:50am |
Binghamton, 12:05pm New York City, 4:15pm |
For tickets, see Trailways | |
Corner of Main St & Center St, Geneseo, 4:35pm |
Binghamton, 7:35pm New York City, 11:05pm |
For tickets, see Flixbus | |
Corner of Main St & Center St, Geneseo, 5:35pm | Rochester Bus Station, 6:25pm | For tickets, see Trailways | |
Main Street at the corner of Center Street, Geneseo (between crosswalks across from the fountain), 10:00pm |
Batavia, 10:35pm Buffalo Airport, 11:05pm SUNY Buffalo North Campus, 11:20pm Niagara Falls, 11:45pm |
For tickets, see OurBus |
Date | Departure | Arrival | Sign-Up Information |
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Tuesday, 10/15/24 | Buffalo, 6:00am | Geneseo, 7:30am | For tickets, see OurBus |
Rochester Bus Station, 8:00am | Geneseo, 8:50am | For tickets, see Trailways | |
Binghamton, 2:25pm | Geneseo, 5:35pm | For tickets, see Trailways | |
Departs Amtrak/Bus Station, 3:15pm Departs Rochester Airport, 4:00pm |
College Union, 4:45pm | Sign-up is required, see SA Break Shuttle | |
Roslyn, Queens, New York City, times vary | Geneseo, 8:35pm | For tickets, see OurBus | |
Farmingville, Nanuet, Melville, White Plains, times vary | Geneseo, 8:50pm | For tickets, see OurBus | |
Binghamton, 6:10pm | Geneseo, 9:10pm | For tickets, see Flixbus | |
Departs Amtrak/Bus Station, 6:15pm Departs Rochester Airport, 7:00pm |
College Union, 7:45pm | Sign-up is required, see SA Break Shuttle |