The Flutter Express Round-Trip Boston Service

Welcome aboard The Flutter Express Round-Trip Boston Service!

The Flutter Express offers a convenient round-trip coach bus service between Rensselaer, NY, and Boston's Longwood Medical Area every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The 56-passenger motor coach bus with onboard bathroom departs from Albany at 6:30 a.m. and Yankee Trails in Rensselaer at 7:00 a.m., traveling direct to the Longwood Medical Area, Brookline Avenue & Jimmy Fund Way in Boston, MA. Close to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and more!

Service Details:

Departure Time and Pick-Up Locations:

Pick-Up #1: 6:30 a.m. Albany Pet Smart Crossgates Commons, 161 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205

Pick-Up #2: 7:00 a.m. Rensselaer Yankee Trails, 569 Third Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Destination: Boston

Destination Arrival Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Boston Destination Location: Brookline Ave & Jimmy Fund Way

Near:

• Dana Farber Cancer Institute

• Boston Children’s Hospital

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)

• Joslin Diabetes Center

• and other specialized adult and pediatric centers

Destination Departure Time and Pick-Up Location:

6:30 p.m. Brookline Ave. & Jimmy Fund Way

Please note: We have recently updated our service details. To ensure a smooth and stress-free travel experience, we kindly recommend that passengers schedule appointments after 11:00 a.m. and before 5:30 p.m., particularly if your appointment is not located near our designated drop-off point.

Please be advised that 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

Adult Flutter Kit

• one single use hand sanitizer gel

• 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 emesis bag

• one travel package of facial tissues

Kid's Flutter Kit (for kids 14yrs & younger)

• one single use hand sanitizer gel

• Stuffed animal – A cuddly companion for the ride

• two organic lollipops

• one snack sized organic gummies or fruit snacks

• one kids hydration packet

• one disposable face mask

• one emesis bag

• one coloring book with crayons

• one travel package of facial tissues

• one individually wrapped disposable towelette

Movie or Game of Bingo on the ride home!

Amenities

• Onboard bathroom

• Wi-Fi

• 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.**

Special Discounts & Free Ride Opportunities on The Flutter Express

Thanks to our supporters, tickets for riders traveling for their healthcare appointments may purchase “Healthcare Seeker” tickets for a flat rate of $79.00, and companions/caregivers may purchase tickets for a flat rate of $85.00.

Our generous partnerships with organizations like Flutter Club, inc., Wicklund Warriors, To Life!, the American Cancer Society, C.R. Wood Cancer Center, and the NYOH Community Cancer Care Foundation, many passengers on The Flutter Express may qualify for discounted or fully covered transportation.

Visit our Collaborators Page to learn more and find out how to access these additional savings and support.

Supporting the Mission While You Travel

If you're traveling on The Flutter Express not to access care yourself, but to support our mission, thank you for riding with purpose. Your presence helps make this service possible for healthcare seekers, companions, andcaregivers who rely on access to world-class medical care in Boston.

To keep The Flutter Express sustainable and available, we welcome everyone who values kindness and community to ride with us. For every ten (10) community members who ride The Flutter Express on a roundtrip to Boston or NYC, we’re able to donate one free roundtrip ride to someone traveling for healthcare, along with a companion, caregiver, or immediate family member.

Whether you’re supporting a loved one or simply standing with our mission, your choice to ride with us helps make every journey a little lighter for someone in need.