Fares
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that all public transit buses will resume fare collection across Connecticut beginning April 1, 2023.
Local Service Fares / On Board Fare Options
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money All passes include unlimited FREE local service transfers. |
$1.75 |
| All-Day Pass May be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money |
$3.50 |
| Children (Age 4 and Under) Maximum of three with each adult |
Free |
Local Prepaid Fare Options
Passes valid for unlimited rides beginning with date of first use during specified time period. All passes include unlimited FREE local service transfers. Additional fare payment required on Express services. 10-ride ticket users must request a 2-Hour Pass from the Bus Operator at the time the fare is paid.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| All-Day Pass | $3.50 |
| 2-Hour Pass | $1.75 |
| 3-Day Pass | $8.75 |
| 5-Day Pass | $14.00 |
| 7-Day Pass | $19.25 |
| 31-Day Pass | $63.00 |
| 10-Ride Ticket | $15.75 |
Monthly Plus Bus
Hartford Line Plus Bus is a monthly pass sold by CTrail ticket machines for customers to use on bus services in the Hartford Line service area. CTtransit local bus service can be added onto any CTrail Hartford Line Monthly ticket for only $10. CTrail monthly tickets are non-transferable; lost tickets can neither be refunded nor replaced. Plus Bus passes have a value equal to the local bus fare. Step-up charges apply on express services. Plus Bus is valid in all CTtransit & CTfastrak service areas except Waterbury & Stamford (Routes 311-351, 411-479 & 971).
Shore Line East Plus Bus is a monthly pass sold by CTrail ticket machines or Amtrak ticket agents for customers to use on connecting bus services in the New Haven area only. Monthly and Monthly Plus tickets are sold at Union Station in New Haven, Old Saybrook, and New London train stations. The Shore Line East Monthly Plus Bus ticket is honored for travel on all CTtransit New Haven Division bus routes. For more information, please call 1-877-CTrides (1-877-287-4337).
Youth (Age 5-18)
Proof of age may be requested.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money All passes include unlimited FREE local service transfers. |
$1.40 |
| All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$2.80 |
| 10-Ride Ticket Ages 5 through 18. Proof of age may be requested with use. |
$12.60 |
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability
State-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown with use of Senior/Disabled pass or ticket.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money All passes include unlimited FREE local service transfers. |
$0.85 |
| All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$1.70 |
| 10-Ride Ticket | $7.65 |
| 31-Day Pass | $30.60 |
Note: Exact Fare Required - Fares Subject to Change. Bus Operators and fare boxes cannot make change. Fare boxes accept flat, unfolded $1.00 bills and US coins (except 50¢ pieces) only. Insert coins and bills one at a time. Please have fare ready when boarding. Do not deposit $5, $10 or $20 bills.
Fare Subject to Change
Connecticut Receives $38.9 Million Grant from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Upgrade CT fastrak to All-Electric Fleet
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto (second from the left), Governor Ned Lamont (center), and the Federal Transit Administration’s Peter Butler (farthest right) present the milestone award grant.
CT transit is excited to share that Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently announced a $38.9 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to help convert our CT fastrak to an all-electric bus fleet.
“This significant investment showcases our commitment to sustainable transportation and underscores our dedication to fostering skilled professionals for the future,” said Thomas E. Stringer Jr., General Manager. We look forward to this initiative’s positive impact on our community, environment, and local economy. Thank you to the FTA and the CTDOT for their continued support.”
L to R: Peter Butler, FTA Region 1 Administrator, and Thomas E. Stringer Jr, CT transit General Manager.
This significant grant, awarded through the FTA's Low or No Emission Grant Program, will facilitate the purchase or lease of zero-emission transit buses and the necessary facility upgrades.
CT transit will use these funds to acquire 46 battery-electric buses and install 29 chargers for the fastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant will also cover the cost of installing 25 depot chargers at the Hartford facility, four on-route chargers at the CT fastrak New Britain Station, and the required electrical infrastructure. This initiative is backed by over $17 million in matching state funds and $30 million from federal formula funds.
This milestone represents a monumental leap towards Governor Lamont's objective of transitioning the entire statewide public transportation bus fleet from diesel to zero-emission models by 2035. It's a testament to our collective commitment and the potential for a greener future.
Governor Lamont.
“The new battery-electric buses and chargers will help us meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transit options, and will greatly benefit the thousands of residents and commuters who rely on CT fastrak services every day,” said Governor Lamont. “Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for continuing to invest in green technology that will modernize Connecticut’s public transit system and spur new economic opportunities across the state.”
Around $5.6 billion in funding has been allocated through President Joe Biden’s recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the replacement of thousands of public transit vehicles nationwide.
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto addresses the media.
“Investing in electric buses for the CT fastrak fleet is a forward-thinking move that highlights Connecticut’s dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
CT fastrak was recently recognized as the best bus rapid transit system in the United States by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.
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