The 冈本视频 Transportation Department is excited to share information about discounted shuttle rates and regional bus routes for the upcoming 2026 Thanksgiving and winter breaks.
Book Early and Save: Discount Shuttles to and from Regional Transportation Hubs
The transportation department is offering to the Syracuse Airport, Syracuse Bus Station, and Utica Train Station for students who register between Thursday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 p.m. for travel during Thanksgiving break (Thursday, Nov. 19鈥揗onday, Nov. 30). Limited to one round trip per student, the discount applies to both departure and return shuttles.
Winter Break Shuttles
The same savings will be offered to students who book early for winter break shuttles. The discount booking window runs Tuesday, Dec. 1鈥揝unday, Dec. 15, at 11:59 p.m., valid for travel from Monday, Dec. 14, through Monday, Jan. 18, 2027.
Please note that once the discount store closes for each break, standard full price rates will apply.
Regional Buses for Thanksgiving and Winter Break
The transportation department is also offering direct regional buses for the upcoming academic breaks to New York City, New Jersey, Chicopee, and Boston. Seats are limited to 38 passengers per bus and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made now for Thanksgiving break, with winter break bus reservations opening on Nov. 30. For more information on departure times, dates, and pricing, please visit the .
Important Holiday Office Hours and Booking Deadlines
Please encourage your student to plan ahead, as shuttle requests will not be accepted during office closures or past cutoff times.
- Wednesday, Nov. 25: No shuttles after 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Office closed
- Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): No shuttles after 3:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Office closed
- Saturday, Dec. 26: No shuttles before 9 a.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year鈥檚 Eve): No shuttles after 3:30 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 1 (New Year鈥檚 Day): Office closed
Feel free to contact the transportation office with questions by calling 315-228-7709 or emailing transportation@colgate.edu.