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OCCT Bus to BU Main Campus: A Realistic Commute Breakdown
OCCT is free with a BU ID. The route works. But "15 minutes to campus" is not the whole story — here is how the bus actually fits into your week.
Location
Apartments Near Binghamton University
Off-campus housing for BU students, faculty, and staff.
Starting at $780/mo · view current price on Zillow
Binghamton University’s main campus is in Vestal, four miles southwest of downtown Binghamton across the Susquehanna. Most undergraduate housing within walking distance is purpose-built student apartment complexes — large, recently built, and priced accordingly.
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11 units matching this search
Sorted by monthly rent, lowest first.
Available Soon8 Main — Unit 2
$780 /mo
0 bd1 ba460 sq ft
Available Soon8 Main — Unit 3
$790 /mo
0 bd1 ba470 sq ft
Available Soon8 Main — Unit 1
$800 /mo
0 bd1 ba480 sq ft
Available Soon8 Main — Unit 4
$810 /mo
0 bd1 ba500 sq ft
Available Soon11 Main — Unit Top B
$1,325 /mo
2 bd1 ba920 sq ft
Available Soon11 Main — Unit Top A
$1,350 /mo
2 bd1 ba950 sq ft
Available Now291 Riverside Dr — Unit 1
$1,500 /mo
2 bd1 ba900 sq ft
Available Now32 Riale Ave — Unit 3A
$1,750 /mo
2 bd1 ba900 sq ft
Available Now32 Riale Ave — Unit 7B
$1,750 /mo
2 bd1 ba900 sq ft
Available Now32 Riale Ave — Unit 8B
$1,750 /mo
2 bd1 ba900 sq ft
Available Now32 Riale Ave — Unit 11C
$1,750 /mo
2 bd1 ba900 sq ft
Our buildings offer a different option: real historic apartments in downtown Binghamton, with frequent free OCCT shuttle service to main campus. A one-bedroom in our downtown portfolio: $950-1,200/month. A one-bedroom at the newer campus-adjacent complexes: $1,400-1,800/month.
Common Questions
What people ask before they sign.
Is OCCT really free?+
Yes, free with BU student or employee ID.
How long is the bus ride?+
15-20 minutes from downtown to main campus.
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