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Getting Around
Fairfield University 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, Fairfield Train Station, Town Green (includes Fairfield University Bookstore and Brickwalk), Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, CVS and Marshalls. The town shuttle on the hour Monday-Friday beginning at 7 a.m. and every half hour starting at 2:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. The town shuttle runs on the hour beginning at noon Saturday and Sunday until 10 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 at fairfield.edu/shuttle.
Bus Locator Shuttle Locator
Track where the shuttle is at any time! visit: fairfielduniversity.transloc.com/routes.
Shuttle Locator Mobile Access
There are several ways to get access to the real-time information while on the go! visit: fairfield.transloc.com/info/mobile.
Additional transportation includes:
Bridgeport to Port Jefferson Ferry
Fairfield Parks and Recreation
Academic Break Transportation
Go Shuttle Service
- Select "Student" to receive a student discount for a shared van service.
- Leaves from Fairfield University's Barone Campus Center (BCC) Traffic Circle.
- Contact Information: (800) 377-8745 or 2theairport.hudsonltd.net/res
Red Dot Shuttle Service
- Inform them you are a Fairfield University student to receive a discount for a shared van service.
- Leaves from Fairfield University's Barone Campus Center (BCC) Traffic Circle.
- Call (800) 673-3368 and mention you are a Fairfield University student to receive the discount
Public Transportation to/from JFK or LaGuardia
Allow at least four (4) hours from start to finish.
- Take Metro North train to/from Fairfield station/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
- Fairfield Train Station (NYC side Southbound)
- Town Green (includes Fairfield Bookstore and Brickwalk)
- Whole Foods
- Stop and Shop
- CVS and Marshalls Plaza
- Back to BCC Traffic Circle
Bus from Barone Campus Center to Fairfield Metro North Train Station NYC, Southbound
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. RUN NOTE: this bus drops off at Unquowa Road train station bridge;
8 a.m. RUN NOTE: this bus drops off at Unquowa Road train station bridge;
9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30pm, 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m.., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m.,9 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
10 p.m. NOTE: this bus drops off at Fairfield train station NYC side only and does NOT return to campus!
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
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.
10 p.m. RUN NOTE: this bus drops off at Fairfield train station NYC side only and does NOT return to campus
Connections to Amtrak can be made in Bridgeport, Stamford & New Haven
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 Fairfield University community, as well as several bus options.
To reserve a bus or a van please make a request in virtual EMS at ems.fairfield.edu/EmsWebApp/.
This page is only accessible using a faculty or staff computer. If you are having difficulty completing the form, you should contact the Office of Conference & Event Management at (203) 254-4000 ext. 4202.
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
The University's fleet consists of:
- 12 Toyota Siena minivans (eight passengers)
- 2 Toyota Camry (5 passengers)
- 1 Toyota Corolla (5 passengers)
Pricing
- $30 per day for in-state use
- $50 per day for out-of-state use
- Students wishing to drive a car or van must be registered as an approved driver with CEM.
- Car and van keys must be obtained in the Department of Public Safety. You will be required to leave a copy of your StagCard when signing out vehicle keys.
- Cars and vans can be picked up in the Campion gravel parking lot. Vehicles must be returned to the Campion gravel parking lot 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 the University vehicles.
Cancellation Policy
Vehicle cancellations must be made 3 business days in advance, or fees many apply.
Buses
- 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. (ex. "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.