Alpine & Nordic Bus Pick-up locations
For Day Motorcoach ski trips
For your convenience, each day bus trip has a second pick-up location. Unless specifically noted on the bus sign up page. A third pick up location for buses traveling north on the Northway is indicated on the day bus detail webpage
Please park your car in the areas specified below. Valuables should be hidden and locked away. The Out of Control Ski club is not responsible for loss or damage to your vehicle.
1st Pick-up Location (all destinations)
Crossgates Commons Parking Lot – Behind the Wal-Mart
All buses depart at 7 am from Crossgates Commons. Exceptions – Sugarbush and Nordic (XC) ONLY bus time schedule may vary, check the sign up page for details.
See the google map chart below for this 1st pick-up location.
2nd Pick-up Locations
Important information regarding 2nd pick-up locations:
- Note that the second pick-up location will vary depending on the trip destination. Please refer to the Alpine & Nordic Bus sign up page to find out what the second pick-up location will be for any given trip.
- Also note that the departure times at the 2nd pick-up location will vary. Passengers catching the bus at the 2nd pick-up location should plan to be there at least 15 minutes before bus is expected to arrive. Buses will leave promptly.
Select a tab below for details about that pick-up location.
3rd Pick-up Location
Important information regarding 3rd pick-up locations:
- Note that this 3rd location is only for day bus trips traveling up the Northway. Please refer to the Alpine & Nordic Bus sign up page to find out if third pick-up location will be used.
Select a tab below for details about that pick-up location.
XC West bound buses ONLY Pick-up Location
Important information regarding pick-up locations:
- Second pick up is in Scotia/Glenville (Called the Rotterdam park & ride) at the west end of I-890 and the third pick up location is in Amsterdam. Please refer to the Alpine & Nordic Bus sign up page for details
See the “XC Only West” tab below for google map information.
Motorcoach Bus picks up passengers in the parking lot behind the Walmart
You need to arrive 15 minutes before the bus departs sharply at 7:00 am
The link below is an exact location google map
Motorcoach picks up passengers in the parking lot near Panera’s and the Home To Suite Hotel located in the Malta Commons Business Park at the intersection of I-87 and Hwy 67.
Typical arrival is 15 minutes after the bus departs Albany.
This is the 2nd pick-up location for most northbound destinations including, but not limited to:
Mt. Van Hovenberg, Garnet Hill, and Mountain Top.
The link below is an exact loction google map
Motorcoach picks up passengers in the Walmart Plaza Park & Ride lot (located in the mall lot but near the Route 7).
Typical arrival is 15 minutes after the bus departs Albany.
This is the 2nd pick-up location for most eastbound destinations including, but not limited to:
Prospect, Viking Nordic Center, and Notchview.
The link below is an exact location google map
Motorcoach picks up passengers at the park & ride located at the warren County building on Route 9.
Typical arrival is 25 minutes after the bus departs Albany.
This is the 3rd pick-up location for most northbound destinations.
The link below is an exact loction google map
XC Buses heading West. Second pick up location is the Rotterdam Park & Ride. The third pick up location is in Amsterdam exit 27 at the Park & Ride
Rotterdam Park & Ride Google Map
Amsterdam park & Ride Google map
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