Shuttles for Breaks

We offer students a discounted shuttle service at the beginning and end of Bucknell's fall and spring terms, and at University breaks.

One-way Trip Prices

The shuttle fee, which reserves your seat and space for one suitcase and one carry-on bag, is charged to your student B-bill account. Shuttle prices increase as the departure time nears, so reserve a seat as soon as you're able. The prices listed below are the lowest offered and available when you book at least 72 hours in advance.

$36 to Williamsport

  • Drop off at Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT).
  • Travel time: 1.5-2 hours.

$36 to Harrisburg

  • Including both Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Harrisburg Transportation Center.
  • Travel time: 2.5-3 hours.

$76 to Philadelphia

  • Drop off at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
  • Travel time: 4-5 hours.

$76 to Baltimore

  • Drop off at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
  • Travel time: 4-5 hours.

$76 to New York City

  • Beginning and end of spring and fall terms only.
  • Drop off at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • Travel time: 5-6 hours.

Making a Reservation

Online Reservations

Students, make your reservation through myBucknell

Friends & Family can make a reservation on behalf of a student here.

You will receive an email confirmation of your shuttle reservation, as well as a detailed email confirmation 48 to 72 hours in advance of your trip. Details include pick-up locations and contact information if you encounter issues during your travels.

What You’ll Need

  1. Your Bucknell username.
  2. Your mobile phone number.
  3. Airline and flight number of your arriving or departing flight.

Shuttle Policies

  1. The University is not responsible for students who miss shuttles because of flight changes or delays. If this happens, you will need to find alternate transportation to the University.
  2. Shuttles will be canceled if no reservations are requested before deadlines.
  3. The University may alter shuttle times in the event of inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Cancellation Policy

All refunds will be processed to your B-bill account. The earlier you cancel, the more likely you are to receive a full refund.

  • Full refund: More than 72 hours before your scheduled shuttle time.
  • Full refund minus a $20 service charge: Between 24 and 72 hours before your scheduled shuttle time.
  • No refund: Less than 24 hours before your scheduled shuttle time.

Shuttles to the Northeast

Bucknell has contracted with BreakShuttle to offer transportation to the Northeast. They offer transportation routes to and from:

  • Long Island and New York City, N.Y.
  • Boston
  • Newtown and Vernon, Conn.

Learn more or purchase tickets from this vendor.

Contact Details

Student Transportation

Location

130 Vedder Hall

Hours

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.