Binghamton to Melville Bus: 5 Key Things to Know Before You Go
The Binghamton to Melville bus is a College Jitney ride that links Binghamton University students with the Melville stop on Long Island. College Jitney is a service of Hampton Jitney, Inc., and the Melville stop is a park and ride off the Long Island Expressway.
This guide explains how the Binghamton to Melville park and ride bus works, when it is scheduled to arrive and depart, and what to sort out before you go. Everything below comes from the College Jitney site, so check the schedule page for the latest details.
Where the Binghamton to Melville bus starts and ends
Every College Jitney bus loads in Vestal, NY, at the Texas Roadhouse parking lot, 4399 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850. The company states that all of its buses load at that lot. It is not on the university campus, so decide early how you will reach it.
On the Long Island end, the Melville stop is the LIE Exit 49 Park and Ride. The site marks it as a Hampton Jitney stop. Rely on the stop name and exit number, and confirm the stop details on your booking page before you travel.
Binghamton to Melville park and ride bus times for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving break is the only schedule College Jitney has published so far. Winter break, spring break and graduation have not been announced, so nothing is listed here for those dates. Check the schedule page again closer to each break.
Going home, Bus 1 leaves Binghamton on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM. It is scheduled to reach Jericho at 8:45 PM and Melville at 9:15 PM. After Melville it continues to Islandia and then Southampton.
Heading back to campus, Bus 1 leaves Southampton on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 9:35 AM. It passes Islandia at 10:30 AM and is scheduled to reach Melville at 11:05 AM, then stops at Jericho at 11:30 AM.
Arrival in Binghamton is estimated at about 3:30 PM. The site notes that estimated arrival times depend on weather and road conditions, so avoid plans that leave no room if the bus runs late.
Going by the posted times, the trip home takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes between Binghamton and Melville. The return from Melville to Binghamton is roughly 4 hours and 25 minutes, based on the 3:30 PM estimate.
Thanksgiving break dates at Binghamton University
Binghamton University lists its Thanksgiving break as Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29, 2026. Residence halls close the morning of November 25 and reopen the afternoon of November 29.
The bus home leaves on the evening of Tuesday, November 24, so it fits the day before the break begins. The return bus leaves Long Island on Sunday morning, which lines up with halls reopening that afternoon.
College dates and bus dates are separate. A school calendar tells you when classes pause, while only the College Jitney schedule tells you when the bus actually runs. Use the university calendar for dates and the schedule page for the bus.
Getting to the Melville park and ride
Because Melville is a park and ride, many families will drop a student off or leave a car there. The College Jitney site does not describe parking fees or overnight rules at this lot. Check the booking page or call customer service before you leave a car there.
The stop sits at Exit 49 of the Long Island Expressway, so it is easy to find by car. Plan your arrival with the same 10 minute buffer the company asks for at every stop, and allow extra time for evening traffic on the expressway.
If you are choosing between Long Island stops, Jericho is the stop before Melville on the way home and Islandia is the one after. Pick the stop closest to home and compare the times for your own plans.
How to book the Binghamton to Melville bus
Create an account with a mobile phone number and a text message code. You pay for the full ticket by credit card when you book, and you cannot pay at the stop. Visa, American Express and Mastercard are accepted.
Every booking includes free seat selection. A parent can book for a student by logging in with their own account and entering the student’s name as the traveler.
Fares are one way and move with demand, and a round trip means buying two tickets. The booking page shows the fare for your date, which is the number to trust.
Customer service can be reached at +1 (631) 287-4000, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Saturday until noon. The line is closed on Sunday, so sort out any questions for the Sunday return trip before the weekend.
It also helps to save your confirmation, the stop name and the departure time in your phone. On the day of travel you will be at a park and ride in the evening or morning, so having the details ready saves a stressful search for the right spot.
Bags, bikes and other rules for the Melville ride
- Arrive at the stop at least 10 minutes before departure.
- Each traveler can bring 2 checked bags and 1 carry-on.
- Bikes and other special items are $20 each and must be prepaid when you book, or they cannot board.
- Pets are not allowed, except ADA service dogs.
- Alcohol, smoking and vaping are not allowed on board.
The bus offers free Wi-Fi, but the site says it is not guaranteed, so download readings and entertainment before you leave. The bus has seat belts and video monitoring.
Lost items are kept for two weeks. If you leave something behind, contact customer service as soon as you can, because the hold period is short.
Changing or cancelling your Melville trip
Changes and cancellations must be made online while logged in to your account, not by email. A $25 fee per traveler applies, and the rest of your money goes back to your original payment method.
You need to cancel at least 7 days (168 hours) before departure to get that refund. Inside 7 days, or if you do not show up, the ticket is not refunded or credited. With Thanksgiving trips booked well ahead, decide as early as you can.
Frequently asked questions about the Binghamton to Melville bus
Does the bus go to campus? No. The Binghamton end of the ride is the Texas Roadhouse parking lot in Vestal, not a stop on campus.
Which College Jitney bus stops in Melville? Bus 1 stops at Melville both going home and coming back, at 9:15 PM on November 24 and 11:05 AM on November 29, per the posted schedule.
Can my parents book for me? Yes. They log in with their own account and enter your name as the traveler.
Is there a bus on other dates? Only the Thanksgiving trip is published today. Other dates are not announced, so check the schedule page for updates.
Looking at other Long Island stops? Read the Binghamton to Jericho NY bus guide, how the Binghamton bus to Long Island stops fit together or what to expect on the Binghamton to Roslyn bus.
Book your Melville seat
When you are ready, head to College Jitney to book your Binghamton to Melville bus and pick a seat for Thanksgiving break.