Student rides
New England College of Optometry rides home, airport runs & game day
Boston, Massachusetts· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Boston and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Boston connects to the relay grid near Boston, MA (2 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Boston → Springfield, MA93 mi · $10–$20
- Boston → Portland, ME114 mi · $15–$25
- Boston → New Haven, CT140 mi · $20–$30
- Boston → Albany, NY161 mi · $20–$35
- Boston → Burlington, VT211 mi · $25–$50
- Boston → New York, NY221 mi · $30–$50
- Boston → Scranton, PA285 mi · $35–$65
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
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32 outgoing and 32 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch Boston.
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New England College of Optometry student travel FAQ
- How do New England College of Optometry students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Boston bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Boston cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.