Transportation Services

While Marist is not in the transportation industry, we do attempt to help make planning easier for students where we can. Toward this end, we can offer the following services and resources, many of which are on a first-come, first-served, as-needed basis.

Dutchess County Public Transit

The County Loop Bus System offers a number of bus routes that provide access to many businesses, restaurants, grocery stores, as well as the train station. The bus runs daily Monday through Sunday. 

Local Services

Metro North Railroad

Metro-North station runs commuter trains on the Hudson Line to New York City, as well as Amtrak trains, located at 41 Main St. in downtown Poughkeepsie.

Amtrak Railroad

The Poughkeepsie train station is a stop on Amtrak's national service. New York City (to the south) and Albany, NY (to the north) are other major nearby destinations.

Short Line Bus

Service is available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City via Short Line Bus. 

2026-2027 Transportation Services

Shuttles are subject to change based on interest/need.
Shuttle buses must reach 50% of capacity in order to be offered.

Thanksgiving Break 2026 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales

Tickets on sale:
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, available on Hometown Tickets

Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way | $40/Round Trip

Departure Time/Location from Marist:
Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5:30 p.m. from Donnelly Hall

Shuttle Destinations:
Long Island, NY – Roosevelt Field Mall (Macy’s)
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ  
Connecticut - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) – 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95)

Return Trip Details: Buses return to Marist on Sunday, Nov. 29
Long Island, NY – Roosevelt Field Mall (Macy’s) – bus departs at 2 p.m.
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Connecticut - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84 – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95) – bus departs at 2 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break 2026 Airport Service

This is a one-way shuttle from Marist to the airport only.  

Destinations:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/LaGurardia Airport (LGA)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Departure Time/Location from Marist: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)

Winter Break Airport Service

This is a one-way shuttle from Marist to the airport only.

Tickets on sale:
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Student Activities office.

Ticket Price:
$40

Students must present itinerary to purchase.

Destinations:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/LaGurardia Airport (LGA)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Departure Time/Location from Marist: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall

Thursday, Dec. 17, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Saturday, Dec. 19, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)

Spring Break 2027 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales

Shuttle Destinations:

Tickets on sale:
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027, available on Hometown Tickets.

Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way | $40/Round Trip

Departure Time/Location from Marist:
Friday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. from Donnelly Hall

Shuttle Destinations:
Long Island, NY – Roosevelt Field Mall (Macy’s)
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ  
Connecticut - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) – 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95)

Return Trip Details: Buses return to Marist on Sunday, March 21
Long Island, NY – Roosevelt Field Mall (Macy’s) – bus departs at 2 p.m.
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Connecticut - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84 – bus departs at 2 p.m.
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95) – bus departs at 2 p.m.

End of Year (May 2027) Airport Service

This is a one-way shuttle from Marist to the airport only.

Tickets on sale:
Monday, April 5, 2027, at the Student Activities office.

Ticket Price:
$40

Students must present itinerary to purchase.

Destinations:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)/LaGurardia Airport (LGA)/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Departure Time/Location from Marist: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall

Thursday, May 13, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Saturday, May 15, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)