I-Bus Express Fares
The I-Bus provides a seven day a week interstate express connection between downtown Stamford, CT and White Plains, NY. Note: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that all public transit buses will be fare-free across Connecticut through March 31, 2023. A previous policy signed by Governor Lamont made buses fare free from April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022, but that was extended to December 1st in a budget passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor on May 9, 2022. The legislature held a special session on November 28, 2022 which passed a bill to continue the fare free program, this bill was signed by the Governor on November 29th, 2022.
Fare payment is easy with cash, ticket and pass options. Exact Fare Required - Fares Subject to Change. Fareboxes will only accept one ticket or pass per passenger, per transaction.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-way Cash | $3.20 |
| Senior / Disabled One-Way Cash Medicare card, state of Connecticut, Westchester County or TOR reduced fare ID required. |
$1.60 |
| Children (Age 4 and Under) Maximum three with each adult |
Free |
| Youth (Age 5-18) | Regular Cash Fare |
| Transfers Issued upon boarding only. I-Bus passengers receive free transfers to connect with CTtransit, Bee-Line, Greenwich Shuttle, and Transport of Rockland routes. Free transfers are valid for unlimited rides on I-Bus Express and local CTtransit buses, going in any direction, for two hours from time issued, until printed time and date of expiration. |
Free |
| 10-Ride Ticket | $28.80 |
|
All-Day Pass |
$6.40 |
| Two (2)-Hour Pass Pass is activated the first time used and is valid for unlimited rides for two (2) hours |
$3.20 |
| 31-Day Pass Unlimited rides on I-Bus Express & all CTtransit bus services for 31 consecutive days |
$108.80 |
I-Bus Express also accepts CTtransit passes, Metro-North UniTickets and transfers from connecting bus services. Additional fare may be required.
The I-Bus Express is a public service of the Connecticut and New York State Departments of Transportation, operated by CTtransit, in cooperation with the Westchester County Department of Transportation and MTA/Metro-North Railroad.
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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