The Flutter Express Round-Trip New York City Service | Yankee Trails
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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 & 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: 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.
Destination: New York City
Destination Arrival Time: 9:30 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:
3:30 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 10:00 a.m.
and
before 2:30 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. 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.
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