Here’s how students can use buses to get around Syracuse during orientation week
Brandon Bielinski | Contributing Photographer
Many Centro and Bernie buses are available to SU students for free.
For Syracuse University freshmen looking to travel around campus or the city of Syracuse, buses can be an inexpensive form of transportation relative to ride-hailing companies and taxis.
Students can take Centro and Bernie buses to locations such as Destiny USA, downtown Syracuse and SU’s Main and South Campuses. Many routes are free, though some require a student ID or fee to board.
Bus schedules vary during orientation, but will become more consistent when the fall 2018 semester begins. Some buses are available throughout orientation week, while others operate only on specific days.
Here is a breakdown of the buses available each day of orientation week 2018, including departure times and cost. Unless otherwise noted, all buses depart from College Place.
Monday, Aug. 20 — Sunday, Aug. 26
Three bus routes run during all of orientation week:
To South Campus
Take: No. 344 South Campus
Cost: Free
First bus: 7:50 a.m., heading toward Goldstein Student Center
Last bus: 2:50 a.m., heading toward Goldstein Student Center
Stops along this route: Manley Field House, South Campus, Skytop Offices
Something to note: This route makes three stops at South Campus apartments — two stops are at “Skytop Apartments” and the third is at Slocum Heights.
To Destiny USA
Take: No. 240 Nob Hill
Cost: Free on weekdays, but a student ID is needed to board; $2.00 on Saturdays and Sundays
First bus: 6 a.m on weekdays and 7:27 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, heading toward Destiny USA
Last bus: 11:25 p.m., heading toward Destiny USA
Stops along this route: State University of New York Upstate Medical Hospital, Centro Transit Hub, John H. Mulroy Civic Center
To downtown Syracuse
Take: No. 443 Connective Corridor
Cost: Free
First bus: 8:10 a.m., heading toward The Warehouse
Last bus: 6:10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 2:10 a.m. Friday through Sunday, heading toward The Warehouse
Stops along this route: Archbold Gymnasium, Henry and Van Buren streets, Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, Syracuse Center of Excellence
Other buses are only available on specific days, such as a direct shuttle to Destiny USA and a bus that takes students from the Irving Avenue Garage to Ostrom Avenue.
Monday, Aug. 20 — Thursday, Aug. 23
To South Campus
Take: No. 44 Manley
Cost: Free
First bus: 6:55 a.m., heading toward Skytop Offices
Last bus: 2:50 a.m., heading toward Skytop Offices
Stops along this route: Manley Field House
Something to note: Many of the trips on this schedule operate as the No. 344 South Campus route.
Around Main Campus
Take: No. 41 Quad Shuttle
Cost: Free, but a student ID is needed to board
First bus: 6:45 a.m. at Irving Avenue Garage heading toward 400 Ostrom Ave.
Last bus: 5:19 p.m. at Irving Avenue Garage heading toward 400 Ostrom Ave.
Stops along this route: Fine Lot, Henry and Van Buren streets, Eggers Hall
Something to note: This shuttle is available on weekdays only.
Friday, Aug. 24
To South Campus
Take: No. 44 Manley
Cost: Free
First bus: 6:55 a.m., heading toward Skytop Offices
Last bus: 8:55 a.m., heading toward Skytop Offices
To Destiny USA
Take: No. 45 Destiny
Cost: Free, but only available on Fridays and Saturdays
First bus: 6 p.m., heading toward Destiny USA
Last Bus: 11:30 p.m., heading toward Destiny USA
Stops along this route: Archbold Gymnasium, Sadler Hall and Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex
Something to note: On the return trip from Destiny USA, this route doesn’t include any stops at SU dorms.
Around Main Campus
Take: No. 41 Quad Shuttle
Cost: Free, but requires a student ID to board
First bus: 6:45 a.m. at Irving Avenue Garage heading toward 400 Ostrom Ave.
Last bus: 5:19 p.m. at Irving Avenue Garage heading toward 400 Ostrom Ave.
Stops along this route: Fine Lot, Henry and Van Buren streets, Eggers Hall, 400 Ostrom Ave.
Something to note: This shuttle is available on weekdays only.
Take: No. 35 East Campus
Cost: Free, but requires a student ID to board
First bus: 5:20 p.m. in front of Lyman Hall
Last bus: 2 a.m. in front of Lyman Hall
Stops along this route: Mount Olympus, Euclid and University avenues, Bird Library, Genesee, Marshall and Westcott streets; Sadler, Lawrinson, DellPlain, Booth, Haven, Ernie Davis Halls; Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex
Something to note: An additional trip of this route at 2:40 a.m. also stops at James and Lodi streets.
Saturday, Aug. 25
Students can take the bus to Destiny USA and downtown Syracuse, as well as Main and South Campuses.
To Destiny USA
Take: No. 45 Destiny
Cost: Free, but only available on Fridays and Saturdays
First bus: 6 p.m., heading toward Destiny USA
Last Bus: 11:30 p.m., heading toward Destiny USA
Stops along this route: Archbold Gymnasium, Sadler Hall and Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex
Something to note: On the return trip from Destiny USA, this route doesn’t include any stops at SU dorms.
Around Main Campus
Take: No. 35 East Campus
Cost: Free, but requires a student ID to board
First bus: 5:20 p.m. in front of Lyman Hall
Last bus: 2:09 a.m. in front of Lyman Hall
Stops along this route: Mount Olympus, Euclid and University avenues, Bird Library, Price Rite supermarket, Genesee, Henry, Marshall and Westcott streets; Sadler, Lawrinson, DellPlain, Booth, Haven, Ernie Davis Halls; Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex
Something to note: An additional trip of this route at 2:49 a.m. also stops at James and Lodi streets.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Around Main Campus
Take: No. 35 East Campus
Cost: Free, but requires a student ID to board
First bus: 5:20 p.m. in front of Lyman Hall
Last bus: 2:09 a.m. in front of Lyman Hall
Stops along this route: Mount Olympus, Euclid and University avenues, Bird Library, PriceRite supermarket, Genesee, Henry, Marshall and Westcott streets; Sadler, Lawrinson, DellPlain, Booth, Haven, Ernie Davis Halls; Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex
Something to note: An additional trip of this route at 9:18 p.m. also stops at James and Lodi streets.
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Published on August 21, 2018 at 12:59 pm
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