Bus Shuttle Locator
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Getting Around
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ provides a daily off-campus shuttle service that departs from the Campus Center. The shuttle service goes to numerous locations along the Post Road, including, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆTrain Station, Town Green (includes Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Bookstore and Brickwalk), Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, CVS and Marshalls. The town shuttle on the hour Monday-Friday beginning at 7 a.m. The town shuttle runs on the hour beginning at noon Saturday and Sunday until 7 p.m.
The University shuttle operates during the academic year only and does not operate on Columbus Day weekend, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas semester recess, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Easter recess or Spring break. Schedule is subject to change. Schedules are posted in the Campus Center and below.
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Winter & Spring Break Transportation
Go Shuttle Service
- Select "Student" to receive a student discount for a shared van service.
- Leaves from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ's Barone Campus Center (BCC) Traffic Circle.
- Contact Information: (800) 377-8745 or .
Public Transportation to/from JFK or LaGuardia
Allow at least four (4) hours from start to finish.
- Take Metro North train to/from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆstation/Grand Central Station. ($22 - $28 price range)
- Take train or shuttle bus to/from JFK or LaGuardia from Grand Central Station. ($12 - $27 price range)
Bus Shuttle Schedule
Please note: The University shuttle operates during the academic year only and does not operate on University Holidays. Schedule is subject to change.
Town and Campus Shuttle Loop
- Barone Campus Center traffic circle
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆTrain Station (NYC side Southbound)
- Town Green (includes Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆBookstore and Brickwalk)
- Whole Foods
- Stop and Shop
- CVS and Marshalls Plaza
- Back to BCC Traffic Circle
Monday, September 2, 2024
- The Town Shuttle & Inter-Campus begins operation.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- All shuttles will operate on their normal schedule.
Saturday, October 12 – Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- No shuttle services.
Wednesday, November 27 – Sunday, December 1, 2024
- No shuttle services.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – Monday, January 20, 2025
- No shuttle services.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- All shuttles resume service.
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
- All shuttles end for the break.
Monday, March 17, 2025
- All shuttles resume service
Thursday, April 17 – Monday, April 21, 2025
- No shuttle services.
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Last day of shuttle services for the academic year.
Class Days Fall 2024 Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Friday (No Wednesday or Weekend Service). Note: Times when the shuttle leaves specific locations.
| 8 a.m. | 8:40 a.m. | 9:20 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 11:20 a.m. | 12:20 p.m. | 1:20 p.m. | 2:20 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:20 p.m. |
| 8:20 a.m. | 9 a.m | 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 4 p.m. | *5 p.m. |
* 5 p.m. drop off only at Bridgeport train station and BCC.
| 9:40 a.m. | 10:40 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. | 12:40 p.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 2:40 p.m. | 3:40 p.m. | 4:40 p.m. |
*Drop off after 4:40 p.m.
BCC-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆTrain station(top of overpass)-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆGreen(near Bookstore)-Grasmere &Post Rd, UHaul(Blackrock)-Metro Train(Alto parking garage side)-Whole Foods-Stop & Shop-Marshall/CVS-BCC
Note: Times when the Shuttle leave the BCC. 5 p.m. shuttle stops at Brewport before returning to the BCC.
| Class Days | Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays |
|---|---|
|
7 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. *5 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. **9:50 p.m. |
Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. |
| Monday-Thursday | Friday and Weekends |
|---|---|
|
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. + 9:30 p.m. |
7 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Runs on the hour.
Notes: Times are when the shuttle leaves the BCC to 1720 Post Rd.
| Monday-Friday |
|---|
|
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. running each hour |
Bus & Van Reservations
The Office of Conference & Event Management assists in coordinating transportation for a variety of university sponsored trips. A fleet of 12 University vans and 3 sedans are available for use by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ community, as well as several bus options.
To reserve a bus or a van, please make a request in . (The virtual EMS page is only accessible using a faculty or staff computer. If you are having difficulty completing the form, you should contact Carla Bucherati, cbucherati@fairfield.edu in the Office of Conference & Event Management at (203) 254-4000 ext. 3288.
General Policies
- All charges will be billed directly to the organization number supplied at the time of request. No other form of payment will be accepted.
- When you request a vehicle, you will be notified of the vehicle availability within two business days. No reservations are final until you receive a confirmation.
Vans
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Vans
Fleet
The University's fleet consists of:
- 12 Toyota Siena minivans (eight passengers)
- 2 Toyota Camry (5 passengers)
- 1 Toyota Corolla (5 passengers)
Pricing
- Students wishing to drive a car or van must be registered as an approved driver with the Office of Conference & Event Management.
- Car and van keys can be picked up and returned at the self-service key cabinet outside the rear entrance of Jogues Hall (near the Jogues circle) under the overhang.
- Cars and vans can be picked up in the Jogues parking lot (lot F-2). Vehicles must be returned to the Jogues parking lot (F-2) upon completion of the reservation. Failure to do so will result in additional charges.
- Cars and vans must be returned with the same amount of gas as when they were taken. Failure to do so will result in additional charges. Gas fees will be assessed at $8 per gallon.
- Vehicles will be inspected daily. In the event that a vehicle is returned in a different condition than it was taken out, the department that made the reservation will be charged for the repair or cleaning. Any additional charges will be itemized and included on your billing statement. All charges, except gas, will be billed at cost.
- All drivers must be members of the University faculty, staff, or student body. No one unaffiliated with the University (including alumni) may operate University vehicles.
Cancellation Policy
Vehicle cancellations must be made 3 business days in advance, or fees many apply.
Buses
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Buses
General Guidelines & Information
- When reserving a bus, you must designate a campus pick-up location. Generally, buses pick up outside of BCC Traffic Circle, but other pick-up locations may be arranged.
- Please provide a specific destination when requesting a bus with a complete address. (e.g. "Mamma Mia, The Winter Garden Theater, 1634 Broadway, NYC". Not "Broadway show").
- DOT regulations allow a bus driver to be on duty for a total of 15 hours, but drive only 10 of those hours. Additional drivers for excessive hours will be charged an extra fee, plus the cost of the driver's hotel room.
- Wheelchair lifts are only available for 54-passenger coach buses and 46-passenger activity buses.
- All overnight trips require the chartering party to provide one single room per driver.
Cancellation Policy
Bus cancellations must be made at least 3 business days in advance to avoid fees.
Note:
- DOT regulations allow a driver to be on duty for a total of 15 hours, but drive only 10 of those hours. A driver requires 8 hours off between each shift.
- Additional driver for excessive hours will be charged a fee per day plus the cost of the driver's hotel room.