The Shuttle will not run on the following Holidays; Thanksgiving Break November 22-28. Winter Break December 23 - January 8th.
The RPI Shuttle service provides safe transportation around campus, seats are available on a first come first serve basis. All shuttle bus drivers have safety awareness training and strive to stay on schedule. Situations may occur due to traffic, weather, road closures, emergencies, and break downs. We will do our best to communicate any changes affecting the shuttle schedule. All riders must show Rensselaer ID to access the shuttle.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
As the season for inclement weather approaches, please be advised that shuttle operations may be impacted by adverse conditions. To ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers, service modifications—including alternate routing, service delays, temporary suspension, or full cancellation—may be implemented as necessary.
In the event that the University closes due to weather-related conditions, all shuttle services will be suspended until normal operations can safely resume.
For the most current information and service updates, please refer to the Public Safety webpage:
https://publicsafety.rpi.edu/emergency-management/severe-weather
Fall 2026 Semester Shuttle Operating Hours:
- Monday - Friday 7 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday - 9AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday - 9 AM - 8 PM
- Chasen Stop only Monday - Friday 7AM -5:30PM
Times are approximate and depend upon traffic, weather, and other conditions. Arrive at the bus stop 2-3 minutes early to avoid missing the bus. Please note that certain schedules vary according to the day of week or route direction. Saturday and Sunday routes and times may also vary.
Campus Shuttle Route Map
Dots indicate shuttle stops serviced. Shuttles loop continually during service times. Shuttle transportation is provided by our campus partner Yankee Trails.
North Route (N)
Shuttle Stop
Location / Information
Student Union
All routes start and stop here
Colonie
2358 Burdett Avenue
Georgian Court
Across from 2 Georgian Court
Bryckwyck
Brimsmade Terrace and Detroit Avenue
Stacwyck
Beman Lane and Sunset Terrace
E-Lot
Forsyth Drive and Sunset Terrace
ECAV
Sunset Terrace and Cook Drive
Houston Field House
1900 Peoples Drive
West Route (W)
Shuttle Stop
Location / Information
Student Union
All routes start and stop here
Academy Hall
15th Street near College Avenue
Polytechnic
15th Street and Congress Street
City Station
Across from 1521 6th Avenue
Blitman
6th Avenue and Broadway
Chasen Building
Broadway and 4th Street — Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Federal & 6th
Federal Street and 6th Avenue
West Hall
Sage Avenue
87 GYM
Sage Ave
Back to Student Union
Gateway Shuttle for Thanksgiving Break
This shuttle is provided free of charge by one of our vendors to transport students from the Student Union to Albany Airport, Rensselaer Train Station, and Albany Bus Depot.
Use the Webform link below to sign up for the time that best fits your departure, plan accordingly as it could take up to one hour to get you to the terminal. Please schedule Departure and Return on separate forms.
https://webforms.rpi.edu/shuttle-request
Please be sure provide the following information on the form.
- Name
- RIN
- Phone
- Destination (Airport Albany, Train Rensselaer, Bus Albany)
- Date and Time of Pick up
Schedule will be determined by the number of requests per day and time.
Thanksgiving Break shuttles dates are:
11/21/2026 - 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00PM
11/22/2026 - 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00PM
11/23/2026 - 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00PM
11/24/2026 - 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00PM
11/25/2026 - 11:00AM
Return Date: Sunday 11/29/2026 at 11:00 am and 3:00 PM.
All riders will receive a verification call/text 24 hours before pick-up from a member of the transportation team to confirm.