Student rides
United States Merchant Marine Academy rides home, airport runs & game day
Kings Point, New York· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Kings Point 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?
Kings Point connects to the relay grid near New York, NY (14 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Kings Point → Philadelphia, PA93 mi · $10–$20
- Kings Point → Atlantic City, NJ111 mi · $15–$25
- Kings Point → Scranton, PA115 mi · $15–$25
- Kings Point → Springfield, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- Kings Point → Lancaster, PA150 mi · $20–$35
- Kings Point → Dover, DE156 mi · $20–$35
- Kings Point → Albany, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- Kings Point → Boston, MA221 mi · $30–$50
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 Kings Point
United States Merchant Marine Academy student travel FAQ
- How do United States Merchant Marine Academy students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Kings Point 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 Kings Point 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.