Thirty Years of Bringing Students Home Safe
For over three decades, CollegeTransit has provided reliable, stress-free holiday transportation for college students. Operating direct bus routes for James Madison University and Virginia Tech, we connect thousands of students to key stops across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland during Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.
By picking up directly on campus at designated university facilities, we remove the need for students to navigate local travel or coordinate rides to outside transit stations. Over 30+ years of service, our direct routes have taken millions of car miles off the road, sparing tired students from long, stressful drives on busy interstates like I-81 and saving parents countless hours behind the wheel.
Safety & Best-in-Class Partnerships
CollegeTransit operates as a specialized travel partner and route provider. Rather than managing our own fleet, we leverage our independent positioning to partner exclusively with top-tier, best-in-class motorcoach operators.
Our charter partner, Chariots For Hire, is a premier Virginia transport provider with one of the highest safety records in the industry. Regularly audited and inspected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), they ensure every student travels on a modern, professionally driven luxury coach equipped with an on-board restroom.
Most coaches feature modern amenities like WiFi and power outlets. While specific vehicle features can vary across charter fleets, we always encourage students to download media offline for a seamless journey.
Where We Travel
We serve direct pick-up points on the JMU and Virginia Tech campuses, providing safe return routes to regional hubs throughout:
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
- Maryland
Exact stops and route schedules vary by break. Current departure schedules and destination details are available on our Pick-Up Locations page.
The CollegeTransit Promise
- Guaranteed Trips: When you book a seat, your ride is confirmed and the bus runs. We never cancel a trip for low interest or oversell seats.
- Risk-Free Waitlists: If a route is full and you join a waitlist, your card is only authorized (not charged) until a seat is guaranteed. You may cancel a waitlist spot at any time prior to confirmation.
- Bank-Grade Security: Every transaction is protected with SSL encryption and processed through PayPal’s secure payment infrastructure.
What Parents Say
With everything else parents and students deal with going into their first year at college, having CollegeTransit available to bring our daughter home from JMU was a godsend.
JMU Parent (Connecticut)
We love using CollegeTransit from Virginia Tech to return home to NJ. I am happy to have my sleep-deprived student on a big, comfy bus sleeping rather than frustrated by I-81 traffic jams!
Virginia Tech Parent (Central New Jersey)
Get in Touch
Have questions or need assistance?
Text or Call: 703-249-9568
Contact & FAQ: Visit our Contact Us and FAQ pages for live trip updates and support.
CollegeTransit LTD
585 Grove St, Ste 145 PMB 986
Herndon, VA 20170