The Flutter Express Round-Trip New York City Service

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 6:00 a.m., and stops to pick-up customers at 6:30 a.m. in Albany and 7:15 a.m. in Catskill, traveling direct to York Avenue & East 68th St. in New York City. Close 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: 6:00 a.m. Rensselaer Yankee Trails, 569 Third Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Pick-Up #2: 6:30 a.m. Albany Pet Smart Crossgates Commons, 161 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205

Pick-Up #3: 7:15 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.

Destination: New York City

Destination Arrival Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

New York City Destination Location: York Avenue & East 68th Street

Near:

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Main Hospital & Shuttle Services to other MSK locations & American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

• 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:

6:00 p.m. York Avenue and East 68th Street

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 10:30 a.m. and before 4:30 p.m., particularly if your appointment is not located near our designated drop-off point on York Avenue and East 68th Street.

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 incredible partnerships with organizations like the American Cancer Society and To Life!, eligible passengers receive a discounted round-trip fare of just $85.54 (including the 8% service fee) for any and all rides throughout 2025.

In addition, some passengers may qualify for free transportation through our expanding network of nonprofit collaborators and community sponsors like NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, Wicklund Warriors, Logan Strong, or Flutter Club, inc. These programs are designed to ease the financial burden of accessing critical care.

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 locations that provide care yourself, but to support our mission, thank you for riding with purpose. Your presence helps make this service possible for those in need of locations that provide specialized medical care.

While in the city, we encourage you to enjoy nearby attractions—browse the shops and grab a bite along Park, Madison, or Lexington Avenues, relax with a stroll through Central Park, or visit the Central Park Zoo. If you'd like to explore beyond Manhattan’s Upper East Side, rideshares, taxis, and public transportation are readily available to help you make the most of your day.