Transportation

SummerScape Transportation

SummerScape offers round-trip transportation from Manhattan to Bard.

Please go to our Visitor Information page for driving directions, details about Bard and the local area, and resources on accommodations and dining.

NYC Bus

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
The Fisher Center provides inexpensive, convenient round-trip transportation from Manhattan to Bard for select SummerScape and Bard Music Festival performances. Fare is $40, and reservations are required. This service is for ticket holders only. 

MEETING POINT
The meeting point for the bus pickup and drop-off will be at Lincoln Center at Amsterdam Avenue between 64th and 65th Streets.

Subway: Take the 1, 2, or 3 train to 72nd Street and walk south on Amsterdam. Or Take the A, B, C, D, or 1 train to 59th St/Columbus Circle then walk northwest on Broadway to 64th Street. Turn left on 65th and walk one block to Amsterdam. Turn left on Amsterdam.

DEPARTURE FROM MANHATTAN
An hour before the scheduled departure time, our bus captain will be at the meeting point with a checklist and a sign that says “Fisher Center Bus: Bard College.” He or she will direct you to our bus. The bus driver’s side window will have a sign for the Fisher Center. Be sure to board the correct bus—there may be other buses parked in this general area.

Performances	Departure Time
A Rite
Sunday, July 7 at 3 pm	11 am
The Master and Margarita
Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 pm	3:30 pm
Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm	11 am
Sunday, July 21 at 3 pm	11 am
Oresteia
Friday, July 26 at 7 pm	2:30 pm
Sunday, July 28 at 3 pm (preconcert talk at 1 pm)	10 am
Sunday, August 4 at 3 pm	11 am
Bard Music Festival
Program One: Friday, August 9 at 8 pm (preconcert talk at 7:30 pm)	2:30 pm
Program Five: Sunday, August 11 at 5:30 pm (preconcert talk at 5 pm)	1 pm
Program Six: Friday, August 16 at 8 pm (preconcert talk at 7 pm)	2:30 pm
Program Eleven: Sunday, August 18 at 4:30 pm (preconcert talk at 3:30 pm)	11:30 am

Please be on time. We cannot hold the bus for latecomers.

*Box dinner is available for purchase for the return trip for $10. To reserve a box dinner, please call 845-758-7900. Box dinner consists of a choice of sandwiches (listed below), fruit, cookies, chips, and bottled water.

• Smoked turkey with brie cheese and watercress aioli on whole wheat French bread
• Roasted portabello mushroom with red pepper aioli, swiss cheese, adn arugula on ciabatta bread
• Sun-dried tomato grilled chicken salad with mesclun greens and fresh basil on a spinach wrap

RETURN TRIP FROM BARD
The bus back to Manhattan will depart from the Fisher Center 15 minutes after the performance concludes.