Find CTtransit Routes, Bus Times, Stops, Fares and Live Service Updates
CTtransit schedules cover local city routes, CTfastrak bus rapid transit, statewide express services, airport buses and downtown shuttles. The correct timetable depends on your route number, service region, direction and travel day.
Use this guide to identify the right division, search the official route directory, understand weekday and weekend times, compare fares, open system-map PDFs and check live service information before leaving.
Know the route number
Search the exact route number, route name or destination. A route branch may add a letter or different final stop.
Choose the correct direction
Match the destination sign on the approaching bus rather than relying only on “inbound” or “outbound.”
Select the service day
Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules can have different first trips, last trips and frequencies.
Check current alerts
Construction, weather, events and temporary stop closures can override the printed timetable.
Do not search “CT Transit schedule” and assume the first timetable is yours. Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, New Britain, Bristol, Meriden and Wallingford use different route families and service hubs.
Official CTtransit route lookup
Search by Route Number or Route Name
Enter a route number such as 30, 101, 201, 311, 413, 501 or 950. You can also search a route name such as Bradley Flyer, Farmington Avenue or New Haven/Hartford.
Search result should show
Route number, route name, service category and a button to view the official route schedule.
Check inside the schedule
Confirm the effective date, direction, service day, branch letter, timepoint and timetable notes.
No matching route?
Remove punctuation, search only the route number or use the official trip planner with your starting point and destination.
Local routes
Neighborhood service with stops generally located every two to three blocks along commercial, residential, medical and downtown corridors.
CTfastrak
Bus rapid transit using the dedicated guideway for all or part of the trip between Hartford, New Britain and connecting communities.
Express routes
Longer-distance, limited-stop services that primarily operate on weekdays and use zone-based fares.
Airport services
Dedicated connections to Bradley International Airport and Tweed New Haven Airport.
Downtown shuttles
Free last-mile services connecting downtown transit hubs, attractions, parking areas and event destinations.
Fare warning: the $1.75 local fare does not automatically apply to an express trip. Express routes use two-to-five-zone pricing.
Regional schedule finder
Choose Your CTtransit Service Area
Hartford Area
Hartford-area routes connect Hartford Union Station, downtown streets, West Hartford, Windsor, Manchester, East Hartford, Wethersfield, Bloomfield and surrounding communities.
Examples: 30 Bradley Flyer, 31 Park Street, 60 Farmington AvenueMain hub: Hartford Union Station and downtown HartfordConnections: CTfastrak, express buses and CTrailCustomer service: 860-525-9181
New Haven routes commonly use 200-series numbers and connect New Haven Green, Union Station, Hamden, East Haven, West Haven, North Haven, Branford, Wallingford and nearby communities.
Examples: 201, 204, 206, 212, 215, 228, 229, 261, 271Main hubs: New Haven Green and Union StationConnections: Metro-North, Amtrak, Shore Line EastCustomer service: 203-624-0151
Stamford routes serve the Stewart B. McKinney Transportation Center, downtown Stamford, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Port Chester and nearby Fairfield County destinations.
Numbering: Commonly 300-series routesMain hub: Stamford Transportation CenterConnections: Metro-North and regional bus servicesCustomer service: 203-327-7433
Waterbury-area routes commonly use 400-series numbers and serve downtown Waterbury, neighborhoods, shopping districts, Cheshire and regional connections.
Examples: 412, 413, 436, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447, 450Service type: Local and connecting regional routesConnections: New Haven and central Connecticut servicesCustomer service: 203-753-2538
New Britain and Bristol services include local 500-series routes and CTfastrak connections through downtown New Britain, Bristol, Plainville, Newington, West Hartford and Hartford.
Examples: 501, 502, 503, 505, 507, 509, 510, 512Main hub: Downtown New Britain StationConnections: CTfastrak and express routesCustomer service: 860-525-9181
Meriden and Wallingford routes connect the Meriden Transit Center, residential corridors, shopping areas, Wallingford and regional bus or rail services.
Examples: 561, 563, 564, 565 and 566 corridorsMain hub: Meriden Transit CenterConnections: Hartford Line and New Haven routesCustomer service: 203-753-2538
Express routes generally use 900-series numbers and connect Park & Ride lots, suburban communities, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford and other employment centers.
Examples: 901–971 route familyTypical schedule: Primarily weekdaysFare: Two-to-five-zone pricingParking: Many CTDOT lots are free
CTfastrak routes use the dedicated busway for part or all of the trip and connect Hartford, New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, Bristol, Waterbury and nearby communities.
Examples: 101, 102, 121, 128, 140, 144, 153, 161Core corridor: Hartford ↔ New BritainStations: Multiple busway platformsFare: Local fare on local CTfastrak services
Numbering is a navigation clue, not a guarantee. Always confirm the route name, destination and service category in the official directory.
Simplified statewide service diagram
How CTtransit Service Areas Connect
This SVG is a service-selection diagram, not a geographic map. Use the official route map or trip planner for streets, stops and walking directions.
Understanding CTtransit times
Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Bus Times
CTtransit does not use one universal operating schedule. Every route has its own first trip, last trip, frequency and service-day pattern.
Weekday serviceRoute-specific
Usually provides the widest span and most frequent commuting service.
Saturday serviceMay be reduced
Some routes start later, finish earlier or operate less frequently.
Sunday serviceNot every route
Express and commuter routes may not operate on Sunday.
Holiday serviceCheck calendar
Selected holidays use Sunday schedules even when the holiday falls on a weekday.
Schedule Detail
What It Means
Common Mistake
Timepoint
A major stop or intersection printed in the timetable.
Assuming the table lists every bus stop.
Branch letter
A variation serving a different road, terminal or destination.
Boarding the correct number but wrong branch.
Express portion
A segment where the bus may make few or no local stops.
Waiting at a stop the express trip skips.
Weekday only
The trip does not operate on Saturday, Sunday or designated holidays.
Using a Monday timetable on the weekend.
Estimated arrival
A real-time prediction based on current bus location and conditions.
Treating it as a guaranteed arrival.
Effective date
The date the timetable began applying.
Using an older PDF retained in search results.
Arrive early: CTtransit recommends planning to reach the stop about five minutes before the scheduled time.
Local fares reviewed August 5, 2026
CTtransit Local Bus Fares and Passes
Regular Local Fare$1.752-hour pass
Unlimited local rides during the two-hour validity period after activation.
Youth Fare$1.40Ages 5–18
Proof of age may be requested. The youth all-day pass is $2.80.
Senior/Disabled Fare$0.85Qualified rider ID required
The reduced all-day pass is $1.70. A Medicare or approved reduced-fare ID may be required.
Regular All-Day Pass$3.50Unlimited local rides
Valid until 2:00 a.m. following activation, subject to the early-morning activation rule.
Regular 31-Day Pass$63.00Consecutive-day pass
Designed for frequent local riders. The reduced senior/disabled 31-day pass is $30.60.
Regular 10-Ride Ticket$15.75Ten local fares
Ask the operator for the required transfer or two-hour pass when applicable.
Other Regular Local Passes
Pass
Price
Best For
3-Day Pass
$8.75
Short visits or several consecutive travel days
5-Day Pass
$14.00
Five-day work or school travel
7-Day Pass
$19.25
One full week of local travel
31-Day Pass
$63.00
Frequent commuting
Exact fare is required on the bus. Fareboxes do not provide change. Passes purchased on board or from a ticket vending machine are activated immediately.
Transfers, Go CT Card, Token Transit and Rail Add-Ons
Two-hour local pass
Provides unlimited local rides during the validity period. Additional payment may be required for express service.
Go CT Card
Calculates the lowest eligible local fare and applies daily, weekly or monthly fare caps. The card costs $2 and requires an initial account load.
Token Transit
Offers mobile 2-hour, all-day, 31-day and 10-ride products. Activate the ticket before presenting it to the operator.
U-Pass CT
Participating college students receive unlimited eligible Connecticut bus and rail travel through their school program.
Plus Bus
Local bus service can be added to an eligible CTrail monthly ticket for the published add-on price.
UniTicket
Combines eligible Metro-North monthly rail travel and connecting CTtransit local bus service.
Use one payment method consistently. Switching cards, tickets or phones during a transfer can prevent the fare system from recognizing the linked journey.
How to Read a CTtransit Schedule Correctly
Route
#
Confirm the number, name and branch.
Direction
→
Match the destination sign.
Service day
D
Choose weekday or weekend.
Timepoint
T
Find the stop before yours.
Alert
!
Check live changes.
Read the timetable title.
Confirm the route number, route name and effective date.
Select the correct direction.
Many schedule PDFs place opposite directions in separate tables or pages.
Locate your nearest earlier timepoint.
Intermediate stops are not always printed in the timetable.
Follow the row across the table.
Times on one row represent one scheduled trip.
Read footnotes and symbols.
Letters, dashes, shaded times and small symbols can identify branches or limited trips.
Check a live prediction before leaving.
Scheduled time does not account for current traffic, weather or detours.
Real-time rider tools
Where Is My CTtransit Bus?
Use the official trip planner, Google Maps or the Transit app to compare scheduled service with current arrival information.
Live Information Is Stop-Specific
Choose the exact route, direction and bus stop. Two stops at the same intersection can produce different arrivals because they serve opposite directions.
Check the alerts page when a vehicle disappears, an arrival changes to “scheduled,” or several consecutive stops show no prediction.
ROUTE + STOP + DIRECTION
CTtransit Trip Planner
Enter the trip origin, destination and preferred travel time.
System maps show how routes relate across a region. They should be paired with the current route schedule because a map PDF may remain online after individual timetable revisions.
Hartford Metro Map
Local routes, regional connections, Park & Ride links and downtown Hartford service.
This official PDF shows CTfastrak, New Britain/Bristol routes, Hartford connections, Meriden/Wallingford service and central Connecticut express links.
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Bus rapid transit
How CTfastrak Schedules Work
CTfastrak buses use the dedicated busway for all or part of their route. Some routes stay on the guideway, while others leave it and continue through nearby communities.
Core corridor
Downtown Hartford, Sigourney Street, Parkville, Flatbush Avenue, Elmwood, Newington Junction, Cedar Street, East Street and downtown New Britain.
Beyond the busway
Through-routes can continue to Bristol, Plainville, Waterbury, Westfarms, Manchester or other destinations.
Platform check
Confirm the route number, destination and platform. Several routes may use the same station.
Fare payment
Prepare the correct fare before boarding. Ticket vending machines and on-bus fare options may differ by boarding location.
Bicycles
CTfastrak stations and buses have specific bicycle guidance. Do not block platforms, aisles or doors.
Service alerts
Busway construction, platform work or downtown detours can alter boarding locations.
Route 30 Bradley Flyer
Route 30 operates between Hartford Union Station and Bradley International Airport. Published stops include downtown Hartford, the Connecticut Convention Center, Poquonock Park & Ride, Ella Grasso Turnpike and Schoephoester Road.
Tweed New Haven Airport
CTtransit’s airport-service directory includes service connecting New Haven-area transit with Tweed New Haven Airport. Search the official directory for the current airport route and operating day.
Hartford Dash
The free downtown Hartford shuttle is published as operating weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. about every 15 minutes, with event-based weekend service.
New Haven Union Station Shuttle
The free New Haven shuttle is published as operating daily from 6:05 a.m. to 12:55 a.m. about every 20 minutes.
Event-service warning: special-event shuttle hours can change by event. Verify the official schedule instead of assuming normal weekday operation.
Wheelchair Access, Stop Announcements and ADA Help
CTtransit states that its buses and stations are accessible and provide mobility-device support, accessible boarding features and stop announcements.
Wheelchair boarding
Ask the operator to deploy the ramp or lift and follow instructions for securement.
Priority seating
Keep priority seats and mobility-device areas available for riders who need them.
Stop announcements
Buses announce major stops. Riders should still track their location and request the stop in advance.
Service animals
Follow the official CTtransit service-animal and customer-conduct policies.
Travel training
CTtransit refers riders to travel-training resources for learning how to use fixed-route service.
Hearing assistance
People with hearing loss can dial 711 when contacting CTtransit.
Accessible vehicle does not prove every temporary stop is accessible. Contact customer service when construction creates an unusable boarding location.
Contact the service area that operated the bus. Hartford, New Haven and Stamford lost-property service is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment.
Identify the service area.
Determine whether the trip was operated from Hartford, New Haven, Stamford or another regional division.
Record the route details.
Provide route number, direction, boarding stop, exit stop, date and approximate time.
Describe the item accurately.
Include color, brand, material, identifying marks and non-sensitive contents.
Wait for processing.
Items may not reach lost and found until the bus completes its trip or returns to the operating facility.
Protect sensitive property.
Lock phones and cancel payment cards rather than waiting for the search.
Bring identification.
CTtransit may require proof of identity and ownership before releasing an item.
Select weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
Check the schedule effective date.
Find the correct side of the street.
Save the exact stop location.
Check current service alerts.
Prepare exact fare or activate the pass.
Arrive about five minutes early.
Allow time for transfers and walking.
Check the final return trip.
Save the regional customer-service number.
CTtransit Schedule Problems and the Correct Next Step
The bus has not arrived
Confirm the route operates today, check the correct direction and look for a live prediction or active alert.
The PDF and app disagree
Compare the PDF effective date with the current official route page. Use the current route page and active alerts for the final decision.
The tracker shows no vehicle
The trip may be scheduled-only, not yet started, detoured, canceled or temporarily missing GPS data.
The bus passed the stop
Check the branch, express status, stop direction and whether the vehicle displayed “Out of Service.”
The farebox did not return change
CTtransit fareboxes do not provide change. Prepare exact fare or use an accepted pass or card.
The transfer costs more
Express travel can require an additional zone-based fare even when the first trip used a local pass.
The Park & Ride map is unavailable
Open the serving route schedule and contact CTDOT for lot information.
The system-map PDF looks old
Use it only for orientation. Verify the route through the current CTtransit schedule directory.
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CTtransit Bus Schedule FAQs
Where can I find the official CTtransit bus schedule?
Use the CTtransit route directory and search by route number or name. Open the individual route page and select the correct direction and service day.
How much is the regular CTtransit local bus fare?
The regular local two-hour pass is $1.75. The regular local all-day pass is $3.50.
Does the $1.75 fare include transfers?
The two-hour local pass provides unlimited eligible local rides during its validity period. Additional fare is required for express travel.
How much is a CTtransit express bus?
Regular express two-hour fares range from $3.20 for two zones to $6.00 for five zones.
Does every CTtransit route run on Sunday?
No. Service days vary by route. Many express and commuter routes operate primarily on weekdays.
How do I track a CTtransit bus?
Use the CTtransit trip planner, Google Maps, Transit app or official rider tools. Select the exact route, direction and stop.
What is CTfastrak?
CTfastrak is Connecticut’s bus rapid transit system. Buses use a dedicated guideway for all or part of the route between Hartford, New Britain and connected communities.
Which CTtransit bus goes to Bradley International Airport?
Route 30 Bradley Flyer connects Hartford Union Station and Bradley International Airport.
Are CTtransit buses wheelchair accessible?
CTtransit states that its buses and stations are accessible and provide mobility-device support and accessible features.
Can I take a bicycle on CTtransit?
Yes. CTtransit buses have front-mounted racks that can carry up to two standard bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis.
What schedule does CTtransit use on holidays?
Selected holidays use a Sunday schedule. Other holidays use the normally scheduled weekday or Sunday service shown in the official holiday calendar.
Who do I call about a lost item?
Call the customer-service office for the region that operated your bus. Hartford uses 860-525-9181, New Haven uses 203-624-0151 and Stamford uses 203-327-7433.
