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.
2023-2024 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 2023 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales
Tickets on sale:
Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Student Activities office.
Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way | $40/Round Trip
Departure Time/Location from Marist:
Tuesday, November 21, 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
Albany, NY – Crossgates Mall - 1 Crossgates Mall Road – (Near Forever 21 sign)
Newton, MA – (MBTA Riverside Station) – 333 Grove Street | Newton, MA (Exit 22 off I-95)
Return Trip Details: Buses return to Marist on Sunday, November 26
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.
Albany, NY – Crossgates Mall – 1 Crossgates Mall Road – (Near Forever 21 sign) – 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 2023 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, November 22, 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, November 6, 2023, 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, December 14, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Saturday, December 16, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Spring Break 2024 Bus Shuttle Ticket Sales
Shuttle Destinations:
Tickets on sale:
Monday, February 5, 2024, at the Student Activities office.
Ticket Prices:
$25/One-Way | $40/Round Trip
Departure Time/Location from Marist:
Friday, March 8, 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
Albany, NY – Crossgates Mall - 1 Crossgates Mall Road – (Near Forever 21 sign)
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 17
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.
Albany, NY – Crossgates Mall – 1 Crossgates Mall Road – (Near Forever 21 sign) – 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 2024) Airport Service
This is a one-way shuttle from Marist to the airport only.
Tickets on sale:
Monday, April 8, 2024, 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 9, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Saturday, May 11, at 5 a.m. (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)