Express Service Fares
Fare payment is easy on CTtransit buses with cash, ticket and pass options. Express zones are based upon the distance traveled, and the minimum fare begins at the 2 Zone rate. Bus Operators and fare boxes cannot make change, but the Go CT Card is accepted on Express buses. NOTE: currently, the Token Transit app is not accepted on Express buses.
Prepaid Fare Options
31-Day
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $108.80 |
| 3 Zones | $139.40 |
| 4 Zones | $170.00 |
| 5 Zones | $204.00 |
31-Day Passes valid for unlimited rides beginning with date of first use during specified time period. Emergency Ride benefit applies with certain limitations. Call CTrides at 877-CT-RIDES (877-287-4337) for details.
10-Ride Ticket
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $28.80 |
| 3 Zones | $36.90 |
| 4 Zones | $45.00 |
| 5 Zones | $54.00 |
10-ride ticket users must request a 2-Hour Pass from the Bus Operator at the time the fare is paid.
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability 10-Ride Ticket
State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.
10-ride ticket users must request a 2-Hour Pass from the Bus Operator at the time the fare is paid.
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $14.40 |
| 3 Zones | $18.45 |
| 4 Zones | $22.50 |
| 5 Zones | $27.00 |
On Board Fare Options
Cash Only—One Payment Transaction For Each Pass. Fare boxes accept flat, unfolded $1.00, $5.00 and 10.00 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 $20 bills.
2-Hour Pass (single fare)
Press "Get 2-Hour Pass" before depositing money.
Express 2-Hour passes retain the full value of the original zone fare paid, providing unlimited local and express rides for the number of zones paid. Travel on a route that charges a higher zone fare would require additional payment.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $3.20 |
| 3 Zones | $4.10 |
| 4 Zones | $5.00 |
| 5 Zones | $6.00 |
| Children (Age 4 and Under) Maximum of three with each adult |
Free |
| Youth (Age 5-18) No Youth Discount on express. |
Regular Cash Fare |
All-Day Pass (purchase on board)
Press "Get All-Day Pass" before depositing money.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $6.40 |
| 3 Zones | $8.20 |
| 4 Zones | $10.00 |
| 5 Zones | $12.00 |
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability Two-Hour Pass (single fare)
State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.
Press "Get 2-Hour Pass" before depositing money.
Express 2-Hour passes retain the full value of the original zone fare paid, providing unlimited local and express rides for the number of zones paid. Travel on a route that charges a higher zone fare would require additional payment.
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $1.60 |
| 3 Zones | $2.05 |
| 4 Zones | $2.50 |
| 5 Zones | $3.00 |
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability All-Day Pass (purchase on board)
State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.
Press "Get All-Day Pass" before depositing money.
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $3.20 |
| 3 Zones | $4.10 |
| 4 Zones | $5.00 |
| 5 Zones | $6.00 |
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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