UB Express Bus Home

The Express Bus Home is exclusively available to UB students, faculty, staff. Every passenger will be required to show their UB photo ID and proof of their Daily Health Check completion.

The Express Bus Home departs from Lee Road outside of Greiner Hall on the North Campus and returns to this same location.

Tickets for the 2021-22 Express Bus are round-trip and only valid on selected dates. To purchase tickets, you will need a credit card, your UB person number, and personal and emergency contact information (names and phone numbers). Tickets may be purchased up to 48 hours before departure, based on seating availability.

There are no refunds unless the trip is cancelled by Parking and Transportation Services, so please plan your trip dates carefully. Tickets are valid for one round-trip only and only for the date selected at registration.  

If you absolutely cannot make the trip once your tickets are purchased, please contact the Parking and Transportation Services office so your reservation won’t delay the bus departure.

Everyone must show UB photo ID and proof of their Daily Health Check completion at boarding. Have the purchase confirmation page with you as proof of your trip reservation and payment, in case confirmation is needed.

Passengers are responsible for getting to the bus stop at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Parking and Transportation Services and the transportation provider are not responsible for a passenger’s transportation, expenses or arrangements for alternative transportation if the passenger misses the bus on either the departure or return trip. Tickets are non-refundable.

Each passenger is allowed one standard size suitcase (this will be placed in the luggage compartment of the bus), as well as a carry-on bag (backpack size). Passengers are responsible for handling carry-on bags at all times. Food and beverages are allowed on the trip. However, alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Larger items such as televisions, refrigerators, furniture, are not allowed. Fragile items such as musical instruments and smaller electronics, may be placed in the luggage compartment at the owner's own risk.

Each bus has a lavatory, power outlets at each seat, as well as Wi-Fi access.

To transfer your tickets to another person, you must notify the Parking and Transportation Services office 48 hours prior to departure. Whoever uses your ticket(s) must also have your purchase confirmation page, which is required to board the bus. The person using the transferred ticket must provide their contact information and emergency contact information to the Parking and Transportation office.

There are a limited number of buses with wheelchair lifts. Please notify the Parking and Transportation Services office when you purchase your ticket if you require this service.

During the ticket purchase process you will be asked for an email address and cell phone number for each rider. UB will make every attempt to reach riders in the event of a cancellation or delay due to extreme weather conditions or emergencies. In the event of an emergency or extreme weather, individuals may contact the Parking and Transportation Services office or University Police for more details.