Student Services
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.
Taxis
Here are a few options:
- Allen's Taxi: 845-485-2411
- Executive Ride: 845-204-7148
2022-2023 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 2022 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales
Shuttle Destinations:
Long Island – Roosevelt Field Mall (Bloomingdales)
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ
CT - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84
MA – Newton (MBTA Riverside Station) – 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95)
Departure Time/Location from Marist:
Tuesday, November 22nd at 5:30 pm from Donnelly Hall
Return Trip Details: Buses return to Marist on Sunday, November 27th
Newton, MA (MBTA Riverside Station) – bus departs at 2 pm
Farmington, CT (Park n’ Ride) – bus departs at 2 pm
Long Island, NY (Roosevelt Field Mall – Bloomingdales) – bus departs at 2 pm
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ – bus departs at 2 pm
Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way
$40/Round Trip
Tickets on sale: Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1pm at the Student Activities Office.
Winter Break Airport Service
This is a one-way shuttle from Marist to the airport only.
Destinations:
JFK/LGA Airports
Departure Time/Location from Marist: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall
Thursday, December 15th at 5 am (JFK & LaGuardia)
Saturday, December 17th at 5 am (JFK & LaGuardia)
Ticket Price:
$40
Students must present itinerary to purchase.
Tickets on sale: Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1pm at the Student Activities Office.
Spring Break 2023 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales
Shuttle Destinations:
Long Island – Roosevelt Field Mall (Bloomingdales)
New Jersey – Arlington Plaza (IHOP) – Parsippany, NJ
CT - Farmington Park n’ Ride (CT) – Off of Route 84
MA – Newton (MBTA Riverside Station) – 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95)
Departure Time/Location from Marist:
Friday, March 10th at 5:30 pm from Donnelly Hall
Return Trip Details: Buses return to Marist on Sunday, March 20th
Newton, MA (MBTA Riverside Station) – bus departs at 2 pm
Farmington, CT (Park n’ Ride) – bus departs at 2 pm
Long Island, NY (Roosevelt Field Mall – Bloomingdales) – bus departs at 2 pm
Parsippany, NJ (Arlington Plaza Park n’ Ride) – bus departs at 2 pm
Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way
$40/Round Trip
Tickets on sale: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1pm at Student Activities.
Spring Break 2023 Airport Service
Destinations:
JFK/LGA Airports
Departure Time/Location from Marist: shuttle departs from Donnelly Hall
Saturday, March 11th 5 am (JFK & LaGuardia)
Return Time: shuttle returns to Donnelly Hall
Sunday, March 19th – late afternoon service from JFK & LaGuardia
Ticket Price:
$40/one way
$80/round trip
Students must present itinerary to purchase.
Tickets on sale: Monday, February 20, 2023, at 1pm at Student Activities.
End of Year (May 2023) Airport Service
Destinations:
JFK/LGA Airports
Departure Time/Location from Marist: all shuttles depart from Donnelly Hall
Thursday, May 11th at 5 am (JFK & LaGuardia)
Saturday, May 13th at 5 am (JFK & LaGuardia)
Ticket Price:
$40
Students must present itinerary to purchase.
Tickets on sale: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1pm at Student Activities.