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Gael Express Shuttle

The Gael Express is a free Iona University shuttle service that provides transportation for Iona students and employees between campus and the New Rochelle Transportation Center (Metro North train station). The shuttle also transports students to the local Stop & Shop on select days.

All you need to ride the shuttle is your Iona University ID!

Shuttle Stops

New Rochelle

New Rochelle Train Station: Pickup and Drop-off Location

Please be advised that beginning on Monday, October 30, 2023, the Gael Express will pick up and drop off passengers at Station Plaza South (Red Star area) at the New Rochelle train station.

  • Iona University: In front of Hynes Athletics Center West
  • Stop & Shop (select days only)

Weekday Schedule - Maroon Route
Weekday Schedule - Gold Route
Weekend & Holiday Schedule

Bronxville

The Gael Express between New Rochelle and Bronxville runs Monday-Friday.

Shuttle Stops:

  • New Rochelle: Hynes Athletics Center West
  • Bronxville: Circular driveway in front of the security office

See Bronxville Gael Express schedule here

Campus Safety can be reach at (914) 633-2560 with any questions.

Learn more about Bronxville Shuttle Service

Gael Express Basics

  • Two 12-passenger vans (11 available seats for riders each trip) driven by N.Y. State Certified campus safety officers.
  • The shuttle will only pick up and drop off passengers at the designated shuttle stop locations.
  • All students (residents, commuters, graduate students are eligible to ride the shuttle). Guests are not permitted to use the shuttle.
  • Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis for students. Seats are not guaranteed and cannot be reserved.
  • Employees are able to ride the shuttle if there are available seats. Spaces are for students first regardless of first-come, first-served basis.
  • If classes are cancelled, the Gael Express will still be in operation, weather and safety permitting. There may be times where the shuttle will run on a reduced or altered schedule.
  • The Campus Safety Officer has the right to refuse access or remove a passenger from the van.

Contact Us

Campus Safety Information


New Rochelle Campus
Robert V. LaPenta Student Union
Office Hours: Staffed 24 Hours
Phone: (914) 633-2560
Fax: (914) 633-2022
Adrian Navarrete, Director of New Rochelle Campus Safety
John Hynes, Associate Director of New Rochelle Campus Safety

Bronxville Campus
Seiker Hall
Office Hours: Staffed 24 Hours
Phone (914) 654-6100
Joe Castaldo, Director of Bronxville Campus Safety and Buildings & Grounds