SUNY Potsdam

Bus Travel

SUNY Potsdam Break Bus (Bear Bus)

Making your plans home for a break doesn't have to be complicated.  For information about discounted travel for students, see our Bear Bus page!

Please be sure to verify the schedules with the appropriate bus lines prior to departure for more up to date departure times.

Greyhound

(800-231-2222 or http://greyhound.com)

*Preferably used for traveling from NYC to Potsdam. Student discount rates are available.

Bus Terminal: Port Authority (NY, NY)

Departure Schedule is as follows:

Adirondack Trailways

(800-776-7548 or http://www.trailwaysny.com)

*Mostly used for travel to Syracuse, Albany and NYC. Student discount rates are available.

Potsdam Bus Terminal:
Market Square Mall
Depot Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2270
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

North Country Express

This bus runs from Potsdam, NY to Plattsburgh, NY for approximately $5.  Student can then link to AMTRAK to get to the city.
http://www.northcountryexpress.com

Commuter Bus

This bus makes stops on Barrington Drive and drives throughout Massena, Potsdam, Canton, Ogdensburg, and Norwood.
http://www.slnysarc.org/transportation.html

Flight Options

Massena International Airport OR Ogdensburg Airport

Approximately 30 minutes from campus
http://www.capeair.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car service is available from this airport

Ottawa International Airport

1 hour 45 minutes from campus
http://www.ottawa-airport.ca
Enterprise Rent-A-Car service is available from this airport

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Approximately 2.5 from campus
http://www.syrairport.org/
Bus, Taxi and Rental Car options are available from this airport.

Other Travel Options

• Local Taxi Service: Potsdam Taxi
  (315) 268-8868
• Share-A-Ride Board in the Barrington Student Union!
• Zip Cars