The Flutter Express Round-Trip New York City Service
Ride The Flutter Express to NYC! Enjoy stress-free travel on a Yankee Trails 56-passenger bus, arriving near top healthcare institutions.
Date and time
Location
Yankee Trails
569 3rd Avenue Extension Rensselaer, NY 12144 United StatesRefund Policy
Agenda
New York City Round-Trip Destination
About this event
- Event lasts 13 hours 45 minutes
Welcome aboard The Flutter Express Round-Trip New York City Service!
The Flutter Express offers a convenient round-trip coach bus service between Rensselaer, NY, and New York City's Upper East Side every Tuesday and Thursday. The 56-passenger motor coach bus with onboard bathroom departs from Yankee Trails in Rensselaer at 5:45 a.m., and stops to pick-up customers at 6:15 a.m. in Albany and 7:00 a.m. in Catskill, traveling direct to York Avenue between East 68th St. and East 69th St. in New York City. Within close proximity to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, and more!
Service Details:
Departure Time and Pick-Up Locations:
Pick-Up #1: 5:45 a.m. Rensselaer Yankee Trails, 569 Third Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Pick-Up #2: 6:15 a.m. Albany Pet Smart Crossgates Commons, 161 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205
Pick-Up #3: 7:00 a.m. Catskill Catskill Commuter Lot, Exit 21 of NYS Thruway (Off thruway access road near Visitors Center on Route 23B) NOTE: The Catskill location does NOT permit multi-day parking. The Flutter Express will not be responsible for any fees incurred.
**Parking at all departure pick-up locations is at your own risk. The Flutter Express, as well as each departure location, cannot assume liability for loss or damaged personal property.**
Destination: New York City
Destination Arrival Time: 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
New York City Destination Location: York Avenue Between East 69th Street & East 68th Street
Within Close Proximity to:
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Main Hospital
- 67th Street Shuttle Services to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's David H. Koch Center
- Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
- New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Komansky Children's Hospital
- The Helmsley Medical Tower
- and other specialized adult and pediatric centers
Destination Departure Time and Pick-Up Location:
3:15 p.m. York Avenue and East 68th Street
**The Flutter Express is not responsible for traffic delays.**
Complimentary Services
16oz Bottled Water each way (two per round-trip)
Snack each way (two per round-trip) Examples of available snacks included (snacks may vary): crackers, chips, grain and protein bars, BOOST drinks, one type of fresh fruit e.g., apple, orange, or banana
Flutter Kit
- one single use hand sanitizer gel
- one vomit bag
- two ginger-lemon chews
- one hydration packet
- one pair of disposable ear plugs
- one disposable eye mask
- one disposable face mask
- one individually wrapped disposable towelette
- one travel package of facial tissues
Movie or Game of Bingo on the ride home!
Amenities
- Onboard bathroom
- Leather/Cloth Seating
- Tray Tables
- Adjustable Seats
- Overhead Passenger Air Vents
- Overhead Passenger Lighting
- Window Shades
- Overhead Storage Racks
- Undercarriage Storage
- 4-6 HD Video Monitors
For more information about The Flutter Express, visit our website www.theflutterexpress.com
**The Flutter Express is not a medical bus or an ambulatory transportation service. If assistance is required, please bring an attendee or companion to help you.**
Frequently asked questions
Anyone can purchase a ticket and ride with us! While we mainly serve healthcare seekers, their families, and supporters, we welcome all who value kindness and community. Whether you're traveling for care, visiting a loved one, or just looking for a stress-free journey, we invite you to join us.
If you are traveling with us to visit New York City for entertainment purposes, please visit the New York City Visitors Bureau website. NYC Visitors Guides can be be requested for FREE by using the link provided to the NYC Visitors Bureau.https://www.nyctourism.com
Yes. The Flutter Express requires 29 passengers for operation. Riders will be notified 48 hours in advance if the service is confirmed for departure. If The Flutter Express cancels service, all riders will receive a full refund to their original payment method.
You can park at any of our departure pick-up locations in Rensselaer, Albany, or Catskill, NY. Parking at all departure pick-up locations is at your own risk. NOTE: The Catskill location does NOT permit multi-day parking. The Flutter Express will not be responsible for any fees incurred.
The Flutter Express is not responsible for traffic delays. Due to traffic conditions and other factors in New York City, we may need to adjust drop-off or pick-up locations within the city. We are committed to ensuring the best service possible and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
No, The Flutter Express is not a medical bus or ambulatory transportation vehicle. We provide comfortable, reliable transportation to your destination on 56-passenger motor coach buses (MCI J4500) through our partnership with Yankee Trails.
Passengers are eligible for a full refund if they cancel more than four (4) days (96 hours) prior to departure, regardless of the reason. Please note, the Eventbrite fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancellations made within four (4) days of departure are not eligible for a refund.
On the day of your departure, please have your electronic or printed ticket available in order to board the bus.
All tickets for The Flutter Express can be purchased through Eventbrite.
Yes, you can! To travel one way, buy a round-trip ticket and note in the "special notes" section that you're using the service one way. If you need a separate return pick-up, purchase a round-trip ticket for that date, mention one-way return in the notes, and select your drop-off point.