Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Break Transportation Options

Break Airport, Amtrak & Greyhound Bus Shuttles

For all major breaks: Fall, November, Winter, Spring breaks, and at May closing we offer a FREE shuttle service from HWS to the Rochester Airport, Amtrak Station, and Greyhound Bus Stop at designated times.

Because space is limited, completion of your request is not a guarantee of transportation. You will receive confirmation via your HWS email.

Drop-offs and pick-ups are on a set schedule. If flights, trains, or buses are delayed or cancelled and you can't meet the shuttle at the designated time, the student is responsible for transportation back to campus.

Fall Break

Date	Departure/Pick Up Time  (times are approximate)	Destinations  (times are approximate)
Friday, October 16	10 a.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 11 a.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 11:15 a.m.
Friday, October 16	3 p.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 4 p.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20	2 p.m. from airport lower-level arrival area; 2:15 p.m. (approximately) from Amtrak outside front area and Rochester Bus Stop	Arrive back to campus
Tuesday, October 20	7 p.m. from airport lower-level arrival area; 7:15 p.m. (approximately) from Amtrak outside front area and Rochester Bus Stop	Arrive back to campus

Request your Fall Break Airport & Amtrak Transportation Here

November Break

Date	Departure/Pick Up Time  (times are approximate)	Destinations  (times are approximate)
Tuesday, November 24	10 a.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 11 a.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, November 24	4 p.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 5 p.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, November 29	2 p.m. from airport lower-level arrival area; 2:15 p.m. (approximately) from Amtrak outside front area and Rochester Bus Stop	Arrive back to campus
Sunday, November 29	7 p.m. from airport lower-level arrival area; 7:15 p.m. (approximately) from Amtrak outside front area and Rochester Bus Stop	Arrive back to campus

Request your November Break Airport & Amtrak Transportation Here

Winter Break

Date	Departure/Pick Up Time  (times are approximate)	Destinations  (times are approximate)
Friday, December 18	10 a.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 11 a.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 11:15 a.m.
Friday, December 18	4 p.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 5 p.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 19	12 p.m. from Medbery parking lot	Arrival at airport at 1 p.m.; Arrival at Amtrak/Bus Stop at 1:15 p.m.
Monday, January 18	2 p.m. from airport lower-level arrival area; 2:15 p.m. (approximately) from Amtrak outside front area and Rochester Bus Stop	Arrive back to campus
Monday, January 18	7 p.m. from airport lower-level arrival area; 7:15 p.m. (approximately) from Amtrak outside front area and Rochester Bus Stop	Arrive back to campus

Request your Winter Break Airport & Amtrak Transportation Here

Break Bus Information

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Life coordinates large coach buses through Ourbus for students to utilize for specific college-related breaks to the New York City, New Jersey, and Massachusetts areas. These routes run with preset departure and arrival times.

There are 2 routes:

(November, Winter, and Spring Break only)

• Geneva
• Syracuse
• Albany
• Ludlow, MA
• Worcester
• Newton
• Boston

And

(Fall, November, Winter and Spring Breaks)

• Geneva
• Gouldsboro, PA
• Rockaway, NJ
• Little Falls, NJ
• Manhattan
• Brooklyn

Students purchase tickets from Ourbus. Buses pick-up and drop off in the Medbery Parking lot near Campus Safety. 

• Visit Ourbus.com
• Click on the College Break Special in the top bar and search for Hobart and William Smith
• Select the departure date for the location you’re going to. Be sure to select the HWS pickup location (Medbery lot)

Passengers may bring 1 suitcase (up to 50 lbs) and 1 handbag to go on the traveler's lap. For extra luggage, purchase an add-on while booking to bring an additional suitcase for a small fee.

General questions about break bus tickets can be directed to the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life (activities@hws.edu).

For questions or concerns about tickets, please contact Ourbus directly at (844) 800-6828.

For more information, please contact the Student Engagement Center. Our office is located on the 2nd floor of the Scandling Campus Center.

Phone: (315) 781-3880
E-Mail: Activities@hws.edu