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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 $850/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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19 units matching this search
Sorted by monthly rent, lowest first.
Available Soon11 Main — Unit Studio
$850 /mo
0 bd1 ba480 sq ft
Available Now246 Main — Unit 2A
$950 /mo
1 bd1 ba700 sq ft
Available Now4 Main — Unit 2A
$1,050 /mo
1 bd1 ba720 sq ft
Available Now11 Main — Unit 4B
$1,050 /mo
1 bd1 ba750 sq ft
Available Now12 Court — Unit 2A
$1,050 /mo
1 bd1 ba780 sq ft
Available Soon4 Main — Unit 3B
$1,100 /mo
1 bd1 ba750 sq ft
Available Soon8 Main — Unit 3A
$1,100 /mo
1 bd1 ba720 sq ft
Available Now11 Main — Unit 3B
$1,150 /mo
1 bd1 ba820 sq ft
Available Now88 Front — Unit 3B
$1,150 /mo
1 bd1 ba780 sq ft
Available Now4 Main — Unit 2B
$1,250 /mo
2 bd1 ba950 sq ft
Available Now246 Main — Unit 2B
$1,350 /mo
2 bd1 ba1,050 sq ft
Available Soon88 Front — Unit 2A
$1,400 /mo
2 bd1 ba1,000 sq ft
Available SoonCourt Street Block — Unit 2A
$1,400 /mo
2 bd1 ba1,000 sq ft
Available Now8 Main — Unit 2B
$1,450 /mo
2 bd1.5 ba1,100 sq ft
Available NowWalter's Shoe Store Building — Unit 3A
$1,450 /mo
2 bd1 ba1,050 sq ft
Available NowWalter's Shoe Store Building — Unit 2A
$1,500 /mo
2 bd1 ba1,100 sq ft
Available Now88 Front — Unit 4A
$1,650 /mo
3 bd1 ba1,300 sq ft
Available Now8 Main — Unit 4A
$1,850 /mo
3 bd2 ba1,450 sq ft
Available Now12 Court — Unit 3A
$1,850 /mo
3 bd2 ba1,450 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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