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Break Shuttle Service

DEADLINE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR SPRING BREAK IS March 1, 2013.  NO EXCEPTIONS! Payments must be made in the Auxiliary Services office no later than March 4, 2013, 4PM. 

If you plan on taking our shuttle to the Lancaster Train Station, please be aware that you may no longer ride without a reservation and pay the driver.  You must have a reservation and have paid in the Auxiliary Services office prior to the deadline.  You will need to show the driver your paid reciept.  Thank you.
PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS OUTLINED BELOW!!!  If you are still unsure, please contact the Auxiliary Services Office during normal business hours. (717) 358-4730

Upcoming Break Shuttle Dates:

                                                                    Airports              Lancaster Train Station

Winter Break Departures    12/13/12       1PM                    Train 1-7PM                          

                                                 12/14/12      1,3,6PM              Train 1-7PM

                                                 12/15/12       7AM, 1PM         Train 8AM-1PM

                                                 12/16/12       7AM, 1PM         Train 8AM-1PM

Winter Break  Arrivals          1/13/12         1,6,9PM              Train 3PM-11PM

                                                 1/14/12         1,6.9PM             Train 12PM-7PM

Spring Break Departures      3/8/13         1,3,6PM              Train 1PM-7PM

 Spring Break Arrivals           3/16/13        3,6,9PM              Train 4PM-8PM

                                                   3/17/13        3,6,9PM              Train 3PM-11PM



To assist you in your travel plans at the start and end of breaks through the academic year, (excluding the very beginning of the semester in August ) we will be offering shuttle services to and from the Lancaster, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore airports, as well as the Lancaster Train Station. Payments may be made by check (to "Franklin & Marshall College"), cash or Ben's Bucks. Our office is open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm to accept payments. 

The cost of this service will be: (each way)

Lancaster      $10.00- Please call our office for the Lancaster Airport Shuttle schedule. 

Harrisburg     $25.00

Philadelphia  $35.00 (You may also take the train for an easy commute to the PHL airport)

Baltimore       $35.00

Lancaster Train  $5.00

All fees are due in advance and are non-refundable, NO EXCEPTIONS

PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR SHUTTLE FOR PHL OR BWI 4 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE TIME.  UNEXPECTED TRAFFIC, ACCIDENTS OR WEATHER MAY CAUSE DELAYED TRAVEL TIME WHEN TRAVELING TO THESE AIRPORTS. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO USE THE SERVICE IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE A PRIOR RESERVATION, PLEASE NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

Pick up and Drop off Points

As part of our service, we drop off students at their specified airline terminal. (ie, USAir, Airtran,Delta,etc)  

Pick up point on campus will be at the lobby or outside of the Mayser Physical Education Center. 

The following are pickup points for the airports:

  • PHL- pick up terminal C by USAIR.  YOU MUST BE OUTSIDE WAITING, look for the F&M van or Friendly Transportation town car or van. 
  • BWI-  pick up at USAIRWAYS. Please go to the USAIRWAYS Baggage Claim area. YOU MUST BE OUTSIDE  WAITING. Look for the F&M van or Friendly Transportation town car or van.
  • HIA- pick up outside airport entrance. Look for the F&M van or Friendly Transportation town car or van. 
  • LNS- pick up outside airport entrance. Look for the F&M van or Friendly Transportation town car or van.

Should you have any changes in your arrival, please call (717) 344-1285. so Auxiliary Services can contact your driver. 

All other questions should be directed to Auxiliary Services during normal business hours at 717-358-4730 or collegevans@fandm.edu 

Everyone is guaranteed a spot on our shuttles  provided reservations are made before the deadline.

Please schedule your shuttles from campus to BWI or PHL 4 hours prior to departure time!!!!   Allow 2 Hours for Harrisburg and 1 hour for Lancaster train station.  Unexpected traffic conditions or inclement   
weather can cause major delays.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THE SHUTTLE

Related Links



Local Buses

Friendly Taxi

Lancaster Yellow Cab

Baltimore/Washington International

Harrisburg International

Philadelphia International

Note: Use the Lancaster train to take you directly to the Philadelphia 30th Street Train Station.  Use the SEPTA REGIONAL rail line to go to the Philadelphia Airport!

SEPTA Regional Rail

Lancaster Train Station

F&M Nightly Shuttle

Lancaster Loop Shuttle