Express Services
Most Express routes operate on a weekday schedule between suburban Park & Ride lots and downtown Hartford. Some Express routes operate 7 days a week. Express fares are based on the number of zones traveled, beginning with the minimum fare at 2 zones, the maximum fare is for 5 zones. Visit the Schedules link below for more information on Express routes.
Use the Trip Planner or click on the route listing to go to Schedules (presented in PDF format) for details on individual route schedules and stop locations.
Express
Effective 8/22/2021, three connector routes: the AH – Asylum Hill Connector, the CB – Columbus Blvd. Connector and the SC – State Capitol Connector will now operate on weekday mornings & afternoons. Routes AH, CB & SC are FREE services designed to connect bus & rail customers with employment destinations in or near the downtown area.
Weekday service (no service Saturday or Sunday).
Fares on all Routes — Including Express Bus Routes — Must be Paid Upon Boarding
Free Parking: Avon Park & Ride, Wal-Mart Plaza, Canton Park & Ride, Routes 44 & 179
Effective 8/22/2021, Express service to the Corbins Park & Ride will be discontinued. Alternate service will be provided by CTfastrak Routes 121 & 128. Service to Farm Springs will continue to be provided.
Fares on all Routes — Including Express Bus Routes — Must be Paid Upon Boarding
Weekday service (no service Saturday or Sunday).
Fares on all Routes — Including Express Bus Routes — Must be Paid Upon Boarding
Free Parking: Buckland Park & Ride Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester (I-84 Exit 62)
Fares on all Routes — Including Express Bus Routes — Must be Paid Upon Boarding
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 22, 2021:
Weekdays
Some trips on Route 906 to the Cromwell Park & Ride will be replaced by trips on Route 919. Service to Cromwell Hills will continue to be provided on a part-time basis.
Due to a roadway configuration change at the University of Hartford, the on-campus bus stop will remain closed indefinitely. Customers traveling to the University of Hartford should alight from Route 912 at the posted bus stop on Bloomfield Avenue near the Catholic Campus Ministry Center.
921 Middletown/Old Saybrook Express will resume service on Monday, August 8, 2022. The 921 and 923 were originally suspended in September 2021, along with the 928 Southington-Cheshire-Waterbury Express (which resumed service on June 20, 2022).
923 Bristol Express will resume service on Monday, August 8, 2022. The 921 and 923 were originally suspended in September 2021, along with the 928 Southington-Cheshire-Waterbury Express (which resumed service on June 20, 2022).
Beginning on Sunday, November 13, 2022, during a long term construction development project, the bus stop located at Chapel Street and Orange Street eastbound in downtown New Haven for Routes 204, 206, 212, 223, & 274 will be closed. This project is anticipated to be underway until Summer 2024. Please board these routes at the following locations until the construction project is completed: 950–New Haven/Hartford Express at Elm Street & Church Street nearside
Operated by Peter Pan.
I-Bus Express
Public Backed Service Expansions Now Underway!
New Bus Routes Available in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford
When the public talks, CT transit listens.
In March of this year, the Connecticut Department of Transportation implemented new bus routes, now serving communities in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford. These new bus routes will bolster connectivity and amplify coverage throughout central Connecticut.
“Public transit is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifeline that connects individuals to career opportunities, businesses to customers, and communities to growth,” said General Manager of CT transit, Thomas Stringer. “A robust public transportation system is essential for driving economic impact and supporting local businesses.”
But wait, there’s more!
This service expansion is just the beginning of a series of upcoming expansions, totaling more than $18 million, proposed by Governor Ned Lamont and supported by local legislature. These new routes will provide greater access to a broader range of employment centers and career opportunities across the region, ultimately enhancing residents' career prospects and improving their quality of life.
“This major bus service expansion is the latest effort to connect customers with critical jobs, housing, and services while expanding opportunities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD)—allowing people to live and commute with ease,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Karen Kitsis. “CTDOT is grateful for the support of Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly, which responded to customer needs by investing in the expansion of our transit system.”
These new routes were, in part, discovered through feedback from community members, frontline transit workers, and key government officials.
Public Service by the Numbers:
- 4,300 community members surveyed online
- 36 community events across Connecticut
- 29 interviews with transit providers, councils of government, and transit district reps
- 10 customer focus groups
CTDOT’s Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan team gathered this wealth of responses. Based on insights from those we serve, they lead the initiative to develop public transportation innovations throughout the state. This energized team will continue responding to the needs of the people—the customers and supporters of public transit—and propose new paths forward.
Pictured left to right: Samaia Hernandez, Alicia Leite, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Lisa Rivers, and Karen Kitsis.
“As Connecticut works to be a leader in delivering major new transit investments, including CTfastrak and CTrail Hartford Line, we recognize the support and input of our transit providers and customers across Connecticut,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer. “We look forward to launching new transportation services in communities across Connecticut in the months ahead.”
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