Transportation Options

The ultimate in sustainable transportation - skip the flying and video conference instead!

Catch a free ride! The Yale Shuttle serves all major campus destinations.

New Haven's Union Station is a regional transportation hub. You can get ANYWHERE from here: New York City, Boston, D.C., or the Canadian border...

The university's new standard bike rack was designed by Yale's own Alice Raucher and Kimo Griggs.

Bikesharing is here!

50 shared-use bicycles have been made available to the Yale community through the university's partnership with Zagster. More>>

Downtown Crossing Construction

Phase 1 construction of the Downtown Crossing project has now begun. There will be an extensive amount of road work in the area, which will result in road closures and detours. To sign up for alerts, please visit downtowncrossingnewhaven.com and for information on alternative ways into New Haven, please fill out a Commuter Counseling form.

Wednesday Night Shopping Shuttle

Serving Yale University Students and Employees 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm every Wednesday. The shuttle starts at the Stop and Shop located at 150 Whalley Ave and runs continuously until 11pm, stopping at various campus locations. Click here for more information.

Free Union Station Shuttle Sets Ridership Record in October

CTTransit's free Union Station Shuttle set a new record in October. The shuttle carried 20,517 passengers in 21 operating days for a daily average of 977 passengers per day, compared to the September record of an average daily ridership of 972. The first twenty operating days of the month the route averaged about 1000 rides per day.

Click here for the Union Station Shuttle schedule.

Yale is a Bicycle Friendly University!

New Haven is home to the first and only American patent of a pedal-driven bicycle, and it’s now home to the first “Bicycle Friendly University” in Connecticut. More>>

What do we do?

Yale Transportation Options is here to help you make transportation decisions that serve you, your community and the environment. After all, we are all connected.

Unpredictable gasoline prices and congested roads are making many of us reconsider our transportation options. Find out what your options are by filling out a "commuter counseling form." Or visit Google Maps--where you can now plan a transit, bike, or walking route.

Use the tools and information on this site to help you make the most informed transportation decisions. More...

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