Transportation

To Albany from Bennington College

Note: The Albany International Airport recommends arriving at least 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Please do not use this shuttle service if your flight departure time is fewer than 90 minutes after the shuttle arrival time at the airport.

Reserve online by Monday, Monday, May 20, 2024 to take advantage of this service. Please see below for details. You can pay the $35 shuttle fee on the bookstore website.

Questions? Please contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@bennington.edu.

Shuttle schedule
Reserve

Shuttle Details

Where and When

Reserve online by Monday, May 20, 2024. Check the schedule here.

What We Need from You

The following information is needed before we can confirm your reservation:

  • Cell phone or WhatsApp number 
  • Number of bags you will have with you (include whether you have an instrument)
  • Where you want to be dropped off/picked up (Albany train, airport, or bus station, or Bennington Bus Station at The Hampton Inn or Pleasant St.)
  • Flight/train details (i.e., “Amtrak #88 arrives at 4:05 pm”)
How Much Does It Cost?

The shuttle fee is $35.00 one-way. You can pay for your shuttle in the Student Life Office with cash, check or your Bennington Card or via the bookstore website.

Contact Numbers
  • Office of Student Life | 802-440-4330 (x4330 from campus, Mondays-Fridays 9:00 am-5:00 pm)
  • Campus Safety | 802-447-4250 (x0 from campus 24/7)
  • Green Mountain Express | 802-447-0477
If You Miss the Shuttle

If your plans change on the day of travel, as soon as you become aware of a change or delay you must contact Campus Safety (according to your confirmation email) to avoid delaying other riders. This also ensures that the shuttle does not wait unnecessarily, and allows you to see what other arrangements can be made. 

Alternative Transportation

If the shuttle service does not work with your travel itinerary, there are several other options for getting to Albany, including:

Taxis

  • KT Transportation, 518-728-5030. Approximate cost $70.00 for up to two passengers (now accepting credit and debit cards)
  • AJ Transportation, 802-442-7129. Approximate cost $95.00 (includes gratuity)
  • Global Link Travel, 802-442-8400. Now accepting credit and debit cards
  • Upstate Green Cab, 518-956-0332. Approximate cost $70.00; $10.00 for an additional passenger

Bus