Winter Break to Javits NYC - Outbound | Saturday, December 20

Direct service from UMD to Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ

Shuttle-UM provides direct transportation from College Park to the Jacob Javits Center in NYC for Winter Break for our Terps.

Important: This bus goes only to Javits Center in NYC. If you need Metropark Station in NJ, please book the separate Metropark event .

💲 Payment Information

Cost: $70 per person (charged after service)

Please provide your UMD Student UID at checkout to complete registration

Tickets appear FREE on Eventbrite but cost per ticket will be charged to your UMD student account after the service date.

📍 Route Details

Departure Location

Metered spaces at The Clarice off of Stadium Drive

Departure Time: 12:30 PM

Drop-off Location

Jacob Javits Convention Center, 34th St. between 11th & 12th Ave, New York, NY Near 34th Street-Hudson Yards Subway Station

Estimated Arrival: Approximately 5:00-5:30 PM (may vary due to traffic)

Travel Time: Approximately 4.5-5 hours

🎒 What to Expect

Check-in

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early (by 12:15 PM)

• Please have your Eventbrite ticket (QR code, digital or printed) with you

Important: Buses depart promptly at 12:30 PM and will not wait. Please plan to arrive early.

Luggage Allowance

• Limit: Each passenger may bring two (2) large items (e.g., suitcases, duffel bags) to be stored underneath the bus, and one (1) carry-on item (e.g., backpack) to be kept at your seat.

• Keep all valuables (laptops, medication, keys) with you in your carry-on.

On the Bus

• Comfortable coach seating

• Restroom on board

• Please remain seated while the bus is moving

🚗 Coordinating Pickup at Javits Center

Buses are not currently trackable. Share location updates with parents/friends via text or phone to coordinate pickup at Javits Center.

❄️ Weather Policy

Trips run as long as road conditions are safe. In the event of a weather-related cancellation, our Break Transportation team will reach out to registered passengers via email.

🎟️ Event Sold Out?

Check back closer to the registration / cancellation closing date—spots may open when plans change.

🔄 Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket through your Eventbrite account until Thursday, December 18 at 11:59 PM. After this deadline, tickets become non-refundable.

To cancel, you can do so through your Eventbrite account until the final ticket sale date. If you have any issues, just send us an email and we can assist!

📨 Questions?

Email dotstrips@umd.edu

Have a safe and happy break, Terps! 🐢