The Bear Shuttle is operated by St. Lawrence County Public Transit. SUNY Potsdam students may ride any St. Lawrence County Public Transit bus for free by showing their valid SUNY Potsdam student ID card.
The Public Transit Schedule at the bottom of this page provides schedules for all of the Public Transit bus routes. Connections at Walmart provide access to three local colleges, as well as various locations in Canton. The Clarkson shuttle operates throughout the Village of Potsdam.
The Bear Shuttle is free for SUNY Potsdam students with a valid college ID.
The Shuttle leaves promptly at the scheduled times.
Track your bus at St. Lawrence County Public Transit with the Passio GO! app.
Need a ride to the bus stop? First Mile Last Mile may be able to help!
Please note that buses can be delayed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check the SLC Public Transit Facebook page, the Public Transit Holiday Closures and Reduced Service Information, or Passio GO! before heading to the bus stop.
Please note that the table below pertains to the public transit schedule only. For the SUNY Potsdam Academic Calendar, click here.
| Designation | Date(s) | Schedule Followed |
|---|---|---|
| Late Summer | August 1 - 17 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Labor Day | September 1 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Indigenous People's Day | October 13 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Thanksgiving Week (M/T/W) | November 24 - 26 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27 | No Service |
| Black Friday | November 28 | No Service |
| Winter Recess | December 15 - January 4 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | No Service |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | No Service |
| New Year's Day | January 1 | No Service |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 19 | Wknd/Holiday |
| President's Day | February 16 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Spring Recess | March 7 - 15 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Good Friday | April 3 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Easter Sunday | April 5 | No Service |
| Early Summer | May 18 - 31 | Wknd/Holiday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | No Service |
| Summer Break | June 1 - July 31 | No Service |
Questions?
If you have any questions, call Public Transit at (315) 386-2600 for assistance. You may also contact Student Affairs at (315) 267-2117.