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.
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
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.
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.
Finger Lakes Limo Service
Finger Lakes Limo Service also offers transportations options at set times before November Recess and Winter Break. Please contact Finger Lakes Limo Services at (315) 789-7272 for costs, to schedule a ride or for more information.
DateDeparture times November 23 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. November 24 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. November 25 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m. November 29 Starting at noon and running until 10 p.m. December 16 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. December 17 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. December 18 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 2 p.m. January 17 Starting at noon (Residence Halls open for Spring 48 hours before classes begin)
For more information, please contact the Student Engagement Center. Our office is located on the 2nd floor of the Scandling Campus Center.
