The Flutter Express Round-Trip Boston Service

The Flutter Express offers a convenient round-trip coach bus service between Rensselaer, NY, and Boston's Longwood Medical Area every Tuesday and Thursday. The 56-passenger motor coach bus with onboard bathroom departs from Albany at 6:30 a.m. and Yankee Trails in Rensselaer at 7:00 a.m., traveling direct to Brookline Ave, B/W Longwood & Jimmy Fund Way in Boston, MA. Close to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and more!

Service Details:

Departure Time and Pick-Up Locations:

Pick-Up #1: 6:30 a.m. Albany Pet Smart Crossgates Commons, 161 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205

Pick-Up #2: 7:00 a.m. Rensselaer Yankee Trails, 569 Third Avenue Extension, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Destination: Boston

Destination Arrival Time: TBD

Boston Destination Location: Brookline Ave, B/W Longwood & Jimmy Fund Way

Near:

• and other specialized adult and pediatric centers

Destination Departure Time and Pick-Up Location:

6:30 p.m. Brookline Ave. & Jimmy Fund Way

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 5:30 p.m., particularly if your appointment is not located near our designated drop-off point.

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.**

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 $$83.81 (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 Wicklund Warriors, NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, Logan Strong Foundation, and Flutter Club, inc. These programs are designed to ease the financial burden of accessing critical care.

Visit our to learn more and find out how to access these additional savings and support.

If you're traveling on The Flutter Express not to access care yourself, but to support our mission, thank you for riding with purpose. Your presence helps make this service possible for patients and caregivers who rely on access to world-class medical care in Boston. While you're in the city, we invite you to explore the rich cultural and historic attractions near the Longwood Medical Area. Just a short walk from your drop-off point, you can visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the iconic Fenway Park. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the Back Bay Fens or grab a bite to eat at the Longwood Galleria or nearby cafes.

Whether you’re supporting a loved one or simply standing with our mission, your choice to ride with us helps make every journey a little lighter for someone in need. Thank you.

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