Student rides
Union College rides home, airport runs & game day
Schenectady, New York· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Schenectady and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Schenectady connects to the relay grid near Albany, NY (14 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Schenectady → Springfield, MA82 mi · $10–$20
- Schenectady → New Haven, CT119 mi · $15–$25
- Schenectady → Concord, NH138 mi · $20–$30
- Schenectady → Syracuse, NY144 mi · $20–$35
- Schenectady → Burlington, VT150 mi · $20–$35
- Schenectady → Scranton, PA151 mi · $20–$35
- Schenectady → New York, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- Schenectady → Boston, MA161 mi · $20–$35
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Schenectady
Union College student travel FAQ
- How do Union College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Schenectady and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Schenectady 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?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.