Lafayette College Area Transportation (LCAT)

The LCAT Special shuttle also provides transportation between campus and the Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) on designated days with a reservation immediately prior to and at the conclusion of school breaks.

LCAT shuttles are currently operated by Easton Coach Company and run most days during the academic year. LCAT service is not available over summer or other school breaks.

Reminder: The intersection of McCartney Street and College Avenue lacks a well-defined pedestrian crossing. Pedestrians are encouraged to use pedestrian crossings to the east on Cattell Street (near High Street or Clinton Terrace) to get to the sidewalk on College Avenue in lieu of crossing at the intersection of College Avenue and McCartney Street. See a map here.

Shuttle Schedules

• Metzgar – Shuttle service will start on August 25, 2023
• Weekday Community Involvement- Shuttle service will start on August 28, 2023
• Saturday Shuttle Schedule – Starts September 2, 2023  – NEW for fall!  Check out the new  Saturday schedule to the Lehigh Valley Mall and Walmart in Whitehall, Pa.
• Arts Campus – Shuttle service will start on August 28, 2023
• Integrated GPS tracking provides a real-time vehicle location map. Customized maps, routes, icons and reports fit the unique identity of each shuttle route.

• Access Ride Systems – shuttle tracker
• Download iPhone or Android Ride Systems shuttle tracker app for your mobile device
• LCAT shuttle tracker frequently asked questions

Transportation to Easton Bus Terminal

A partnership between the College and the Lehigh and Northampton Transit Authority (LANTA) provides transportation at no cost to current students, faculty and staff.  LANTA Bus service operates 363 days a year and provides reliable and consistent access to the Easton Bus Terminal, with stops along Cattell Street on College Hill. Route Number 214.

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Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA)

The College provides transportation to and from the Lehigh Valley International Airport on designated days at scheduled times at the beginning and end of each semester breaks and major holiday. Check the LCAT Special shuttle schedule prior to booking a flight to ensure that free transportation will be available on the day and at the time you are contemplating traveling.

Once a flight is booked, students should determine which LCAT Special shuttle departure from campus will get you to LVIA in time to check in, clear security and get to their gates well in advance of their flight time.

Please be aware that service to the airport requires an ADVANCED RESERVATION. Reservations are accepted no later than 7 business days before your flight departure or arrival. See shuttle dates available for Fall 2023 below;

August 25, 26 & 27     December 16, 17, 20, & 21

(the shuttle will run between the hours of 7am-9pm by appointment only)

To make a reservation, provided the following information by email to: Sandra Rogers rogerssa@lafayette.edu.

• Student’s Name
• Airline Name
• Flight Number
• Departure and/or Arrival Time
• Student’s Cell Phone

The College will only provide transportation between campus and LVIA on the days/times scheduled. Cancellation or failure to show up for the reservation could result in a fee. 

If you book a flight for a day or at a time when the LCAT Special shuttle is not running or if you don’t make the required advanced reservation for the airport service, you are responsible for making alternate arrangements to get to/from the airport.

If you have any questions, please call 610-330-5851 or e-mail publicsafety@lafayette.edu.