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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. 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.

Bus Shuttle Locator

Track where the shuttle is at any time by using the online tracker.

Shuttle Locator Mobile Access

There are several ways to get access to the real-time information while on the go. Download the Shuttle Locator app today!

Winter & Spring 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.

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

  1. Barone Campus Center traffic circle
  2. Fairfield Train Station (NYC side Southbound)
  3. Town Green (includes Fairfield Bookstore and Brickwalk)
  4. Whole Foods
  5. Stop and Shop
  6. CVS and Marshalls Plaza
  7. Back to BCC Traffic Circle

Class Days Fall 2023 Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays & Friday (NO Wednesday Service)

Bridgeport Train Station
8 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m.
Bellarmine Campus (Bridgeport)
8:20 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 12:20 p.m. 1:20 p.m. 2:20 p.m.
Fairfield University Barone Campus Center (BCC)
9:20 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:40 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 2:40 p.m.
Barone Campus Center (BCC) Pickup
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.

Noon     1 p.m.     2 p.m.     3 p.m.     4 p.m.     5 p.m.     6 p.m.     7 p.m.

Fairfield Train (NYC side/direction) Drop Off & Pick
Class Days Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

7:08 a.m.     8:08 a.m.     9:08 a.m.     10:08 a.m.     11:08 a.m.     12:08 p.m.     1:08 p.m.     2:08 p.m.     3:08 p.m.     4:08 p.m.     5:08 p.m.     6:08 p.m.     7:08 p.m.

12:08 p.m.     1:08 p.m.     2:08 p.m.     3:08 p.m.     4:08 p.m.     5:08 p.m.     6:08 p.m.     7:08 p.m.

Downtown Fairfield Bookstore Drop Off & Pick Up
Class Days Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

7:12 a.m.     8:12 a.m.     9:12 a.m.     10:12 a.m.     11:12 a.m.     12:12 p.m.     1:12 p.m.     2:12 p.m.     3:12 p.m.     4:12 p.m.     5:12 p.m.     6:12 p.m.     7:12 p.m.

11:12 a.m.     12:12 p.m.     1:12 p.m.     2:12 p.m.     3:12 p.m.     4:12 p.m.     5:12 p.m.     6:12 p.m.     7:12 p.m.

Whole Foods/Home Depot/Five Guys/Chipotle Drop Off & Pick Up
Class Days

7:20 a.m.     8:20 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.     3:20 p.m.     4:20 p.m.     5:20 p.m.     6:20 p.m.     7:20 p.m.

Super Stop & Shop (Fairfield Traffic Circle Store) Drop Off & Pick Up
Class Days Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

7:30 a.m.     8:30 a.m.     9:30 a.m.     10:30 a.m.     11:30 a.m.     12:30 p.m.     1:30 p.m.     2:30 p.m.     3:30 p.m.     4:30 p.m.     5:30 p.m.     6:30 p.m.     7:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m.     12:30 p.m.     1:30 p.m.     2:30 p.m.     3:30 p.m.     4:30 p.m.     5:30 p.m.     6:30 p.m.     7:30 p.m.

Barone (BCC)/Townhouse Run* and
Barone (BCC)/School of Business* Run
Class Days Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

7 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
with Final Run to Dolan School of Business

11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
with Final Run to Dolan School of Business

*Barone/Townhouse Run — on hour & half hour
*Barone/School of Business Run — on 15 minutes past hour and 45 minutes past hour

LaGuardia Airport Drop Off
Days Time & Details

Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

End of Fall Semester
Monday, December 18, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

8 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Pick up at Barone Campus Center with drop off at LaGuardia Airport

JFK Airport Drop Off
Days Time & Details

Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

End of Fall Semester
Monday, December 18, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

8 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Pick up at Barone Campus Center with drop off at JFK Airport

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. (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.

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