Frequently Asked Questions

Here you can find the answers to commonly asked questions that our customers have from time to time.

Question:How can Northeast Shuttle get me to/from NYC?

Answer: Northeast Shuttle is setting up a shared ride where we would pickup at Albany County airport and take you to the Metro North Train station in Beacon(Newburgh). Metro North train does not accept reservations, after we drop you off at train station you purchase your ticket to NYC and you are assured a seat.

Question: Where does NE Shuttle pickup/dropoff the customers?

Answer: The pickup and drop off for the shuttle to Beacon(Newburgh) is at Albany airport. Our shuttle bus will be where the sign says shuttles/ taxi area.

Question: Does Northeast Shuttle provide a shared ride to NYC?

Answer: Yes, Northeast Shuttle has limited seating and you would need to make a reservation with us. Please check Calendar to see days and availability. Routes/Times are added daily.

Question: How will I get to NYC from Beacon(newburgh)?

Answer: NE shuttle will drop off/pickup at times when the Metro North train travels to/from NYC(Grand Central Station)

Question: Do I have to make a reservation to get on the metro north train to/from nyc?

Answer: No. Metro North does not have reservations so you can take the train without worrying about getting a seat.

Question: What is Northeast Shuttle cost to Beacon train station from Albany?

Answer: $20 per person one way.

Question: Do I have to reserve a seat with NE Shuttle?

Answer: Yes. NE shuttle has limited seating and you would need to make a reservation with us.

Question: Approx how much is the Metro North Train to/from Beacon(Newburgh) to Grand central Station?

Answer: Off Peak(is what we mostly transport) is $14 off peak for an adult, $7 a child and $9.25 for senior citizen. Peak hours are $18.75 for adult, $9.25 for child and $9.25 for Senior.

Question: What is the approx total from Albany to Grand Central Station using Northeast Shuttle and taking the Metro North?.

Answer: Off Peak total for adult---$34, Off peak child--$27, Senior Citizen--$29.25. If we travel peak times is it will slightly higher.

Question: What is the advantages using Northeast Shuttle versus the big buses traveling to and from NYC to Albany?

Answer: Buses get delayed when they are NYC due to heavy traffic. Our solution takes you to Beacon(Newburgh) and then allows you to take the remaining ride via train into the city which could mean more timely transportation and a nicer ride(less stop and go in city).

Question: If there is a demand for other times that you do not have listed how can we get other times on a schedule?

Answer: We are developing this new route and would like input so we know demand.Please feel free to send emails so we can address demand.

Question: Where can I go to look at the Metro North Train schedules:

Answer: Please look at their website---http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm