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The Quinnipiac shuttle system gives students access to shopping, food, entertainment, Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad — at no additional cost.
The fixed schedule provides safe, convenient and reliable transportation between our campuses and surrounding community.
The university’s fleet of shuttles brings students to area shopping and entertainment destinations, restaurants, and transportation hubs — including Metro-North and Amtrak railroads.
See below for full details and schedules for each of our shuttle routes.
Download the mobile app for live shuttle tracking
The shuttles run during the academic year (not during holidays or breaks).
See the academic calendar for more details
| Shuttle | Service Times | Approx. Arrival Intervals | Route/Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Hill / Mount Carmel Loop Red and Orange shuttles Continual loops |
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., academic days (no university holidays) |
5-10 minutes | Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop), York Hill Campus (Rocky Top Student Center), York Hill Campus (Crescent/Eastview), Theatre Arts Center on Sherman Avenue Whitney Lot |
| Express York Hill / Mount Carmel Loop Gold shuttle Continual loops |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., academic days (no university holidays) |
10-15 minutes | Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop), York Hill Campus (Rocky Top Student Center), York Hill Campus (Crescent/Eastview) Whitney Lot |
| Bobcat Loop - Weekdays1 Blue and Yellow shuttles Continual loops |
Weekdays 6 a.m. - 1 a.m. On peak: 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. Off peak: 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. |
10-15 minutes on peak 20-30 minutes off peak |
Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop), York Hill Campus (Rocky Top Student Center), York Hill Campus (Crescent/Eastview), Whitney Village on Whitney Avenue* Whitney Lot |
| Bobcat Loop - Weekends1 Blue and Yellow shuttles Continual loops |
Weekends 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. |
10-15 minutes | Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop), York Hill Campus (Rocky Top Student Center), York Hill Campus (Crescent/Eastview), Whitney Village on Whitney Avenue* Whitney Lot |
| North Haven Campus |
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Hourly* See detailed schedule below |
York Hill Campus, Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop), North Haven Campus, Whitney Village on Whitney Avenue |
| Shopping and Restaurants - Hamden and North Haven | Wednesday 5 - 9 p.m. Friday 6 - 11 p.m. Saturday Noon - 8 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Hamden: 45-minute loop North Haven: 1-hour loop See schedule below for days |
Shopping centers in Hamden and North Haven |
| Downtown New Haven Entertainment/Union Station | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | See schedule below | Mount Carmel Campus York Hill Campus Union Station Church & George Street |
| Holiday Shuttle to Union Station and College Break Bus | University breaks | Learn more about shuttles during university breaks | |
More than half of the shuttles are ADA complaint. An ADA mini van is also available on academic days to assist students registered with the Office of Student Accessibility with transportation needs on the Mount Carmel Campus. The ADA shuttle is available for all students with either a permanent or temporary need. Students in need of compliant shuttles (typically because of disability or injury) should contact the Office of Student Accessibility to make arrangements.
The Westwoods Parking Lot shuttle is request-and-go. The Westwoods parking lot is on West Woods Road (see the lot on a map).
Shuttles run on a fixed schedule, and we make every effort to remain on time. However, traffic conditions or assisting a student on board may result in longer stops and occasional delays. Driver shift changes and breaks may also cause a brief gap in service for that shuttle. Please allow extra travel time when commuting between residence halls and campuses.
1 This is a game-day shuttle to the M&T Bank Arena on the York Hill Campus
*Whitney Village and Theatre Arts Center are request-and-go after 8 p.m. and on weekends
The Express shuttle connects the York Hill Campus and Mount Carmel Campus (it does not stop at the Theatre Arts Center).
Stops include:
Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop)
York Hill Campus (Rocky Top Student Center)
York Hill Campus (Crescent/Eastview)
The Bobcat Transit shuttle loop connects the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses with additional smaller stops along the way. It runs 7 days per week.
Stops include:
Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop)
York Hill Campus (Rocky Top Student Center)
York Hill Campus (Crescent/Eastview)
Whitney Village on Whitney Avenue
After 8 p.m. and on the weekends, the Whitney Village stop becomes request-and-go. The request function is available in the mobile app
Whitney Lot
This shuttle runs only on academic days, and does not run on university holidays.
See the full academic calendar
The North Haven Campus shuttle route connects students from the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses and the Whitney Village apartments to the North Haven Campus.
Stops include:
York Hill Campus
Mount Carmel Campus
North Haven Campus
Whitney Village on Whitney Avenue
| York Hill Campus | Mount Carmel Campus | North Haven Campus Arrive | Whitney Village Apartments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 7:10 a.m. | Arrive: 7:30 a.m. Depart: 7:40 a.m. |
7:55 a.m. |
| 8 a.m. | 8:10 a.m. | Arrive: 8:30 a.m. Depart: 8:40 a.m. |
8:55 a.m. |
| 9 a.m. | 9:10 a.m. | Arrive: 9:30 a.m. Depart: 9:40 a.m. |
9:55 a.m. |
| 10 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. | Arrive: 10:30 a.m. Depart: 10:40 a.m. |
10:55 a.m. |
| 11 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. | Arrive: 11:30 a.m. Depart: 11:40 a.m. |
11:55 a.m. |
| Noon | 12:10 p.m. | Arrive: 12:30 p.m. Depart: 12:40 p.m. |
12:55 p.m. |
| 1 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | Arrive: 1:30 p.m. Depart: 1:40 p.m. |
1:55 p.m. |
| 2 p.m. | 2:10 p.m. | Arrive: 2:30 p.m. Depart: 2:40 p.m. |
2:55 p.m. |
| 3 p.m. | 3:10 p.m. | Arrive: 3:30 p.m. Depart: 3:40 p.m. |
3:55 p.m. |
| 4 p.m. | 4:10 p.m. | Arrive: 4:30 p.m. Depart: 4:40 p.m. |
4:55 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 5:10 p.m. | Arrive: 5:30 p.m. Depart: 5:40 p.m. |
5:55 p.m. |
| 6 p.m. | 6:10 p.m. | Arrive: 6:30 p.m. Depart: 6:40 p.m. |
6:55 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | Arrive: 7:30 p.m. Depart: 7:40 p.m. |
7:55 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 8:10 p.m. | Arrive: 8:30 p.m. Depart: 8:40 p.m. |
8:55 p.m. |
| 9 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. | Arrive: 9:30 p.m. Depart: 9:40 p.m. |
9:55 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 10:10 p.m. | Arrive: 10:30 p.m. Depart: 10:40 p.m. |
10:55 p.m. |
| 10:45 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
The shuttle runs to North Haven and Hamden shopping centers on Wednesday and Friday evenings and on weekends according to the schedule below.
The essentials you need are never far away. Our Shopping and Restaurant shuttle route connects students with shopping districts in both Hamden and North Haven, featuring grocery, clothing, box-store and craft stores, as well as a host of nationally known and local restaurants.
Stops include:
North Haven loop
Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop)
Washington Avenue - near Stop and Shop, Dairy Queen, Bagelicious II and more shopping options
Universal Drive - multiple stops, near places like Target, Cinemark North Haven movie theater, Barnes and Noble and several restaurants
Hamden loop
Mount Carmel Campus (New Road stop)
Dixwell Avenue - multiple stops near Stop and Shop, Walmart, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Staples and several restaurants
The Hamden shuttle runs on a 45-minute loop
The North Haven shuttle runs on a 1-hour loop
| Wednesday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Friday 6 - 11 p.m. |
Saturday 12 - 8 p.m. |
Sunday 1 - 7 p.m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22: North Haven | Aug. 23: North Haven | Aug. 24: North Haven | |
| Aug. 27: North Haven | Aug. 29: North Haven | Aug. 30: North Haven | Aug. 31: Hamden |
| Sept. 3: Hamden | Sept. 5: North Haven | Sept. 6: North Haven | Sept. 7: North Haven |
| Sept. 10: North Haven | Sept. 12: North Haven | Sept. 13: North Haven | Sept. 14: Hamden |
| Sept. 17: Hamden | Sept. 19: North Haven | Sept. 20: North Haven | Sept. 21: North Haven |
| Sept. 24: North Haven | Sept. 26: North Haven | Sept. 27: North Haven | Sept. 28: Hamden |
| Oct. 1: Hamden | Oct. 3: North Haven | Oct. 4: North Haven | Oct. 5: North Haven |
| Oct. 8: North Haven | Oct. 10: North Haven | Oct. 11: North Haven | Oct. 12: Hamden |
| Oct. 15: Hamden | Oct. 17: North Haven | Oct. 18: North Haven | Oct. 19: North Haven |
| Oct. 22: North Haven | Oct. 24: North Haven | Oct. 25: North Haven | Oct. 26: Hamden |
| Oct. 29: Hamden | Oct. 31: North Haven | Nov. 1: North Haven | Nov. 2: North Haven |
| Nov. 5: North Haven | Nov. 7: North Haven | Nov. 8: North Haven | Nov. 9: Hamden |
| Nov. 12: Hamden | Nov. 14: North Haven | Nov. 15: North Haven | Nov. 16: North Haven |
| Nov. 19: North Haven | No shopping shuttle; Thanksgiving break | ||
| Dec. 3: Hamden | Dec. 5: North Haven | Dec. 6: North Haven | Dec. 7: Hamden |
| Dec. 10: North Haven | No shopping shuttle; winter break | ||
The shuttle is available on weekends during the Fall semester, except during Thanksgiving Break.
The Union Station/Downtown New Haven shuttle route connects students with the heart of New Haven, featured shopping, dining, music and theater venues, cultural centers, museums and more. Union Station is a hub for train service by Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad and Shore Line East, so students can easily hop on to get places like New York City for a day trip, or Bridgeport where they can connect with the Port Jefferson Ferry.
Stops include:
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station in New Haven
Church Street and George Street intersection in New Haven
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | Church and George Streets intersection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart: 6:20 p.m. | Depart: 6:30 p.m. | Arrive/Depart: 7 p.m. | Arrive/Depart: 7:05 p.m. |
| Depart: 9:45 p.m. | Depart: 9:50 p.m. |
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | Church and George Streets intersection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart: 8:20 a.m. | Depart: 8:30 a.m. | Arrive/Depart: 9 a.m. | Arrive/Depart: 9:05 a.m. |
| Depart: 6:20 p.m. | Depart: 6:30 p.m. | Arrive/Depart: 7 p.m. | Arrive/Depart: 7:05 p.m. |
| Depart: 9:45 p.m. | Depart: 9:50 p.m. |
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | Church and George Streets intersection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart: 8:20 a.m. | Depart: 8:30 a.m. | Arrive/Depart: 9 a.m. | Arrive/Depart: 9:05 p.m. |
| Depart: 6:20 p.m. | Depart: 6:30 p.m. | Arrive/Depart: 7 p.m. | Arrive/Depart: 7:05 p.m. |
*If your train is running late, please contact Valet Park at 203-676-2262 or Public Safety at 203-582-6200.
This shuttle connects students to Union Station in New Haven during university breaks to assist students traveling home by train or bus. Train service from Union Station is provided by Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad and Shore Line East. The station will also be used by the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield line once it is complete. The station also is a hub for many private coach and bus services.
Students can take a Metro-North train from New Haven to Bridgeport to get to the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson Ferry, which is approximately a 5-minute, outdoor walk from the train station in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Stops include:
Beginning of holiday break: Pick-up from Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses to Union Station
End of holiday break: Pick-up from Union Station back to Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: 6 p.m. | Depart 6:15 p.m. | Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: Noon Depart: 2 p.m. Depart: 6 p.m. |
Depart: 12:10 p.m. Depart: 2:10 p.m. Depart: 6:10 p.m. |
Arrive: 12:45 p.m. Arrive: 2:45 p.m. Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 Shuttle back to Hamden |
Depart: 1 p.m. Depart: 7 p.m. |
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: 6 p.m. | Depart 6:10 p.m. | Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: Noon Depart: 2 p.m. Depart: 6 p.m. |
Depart: 12:10 p.m. Depart: 2:10 p.m. Depart: 6:10 p.m. |
Arrive: 12:45 p.m. Arrive: 2:45 p.m. Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 Shuttle back to Hamden |
Depart: 1 p.m. Depart: 7 p.m. |
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 5, 2026 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: 6 p.m. | Depart 6:10 p.m. | Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: Noon Depart: 2 p.m. Depart: 6 p.m. |
Depart: 12:10 p.m. Depart: 2:10 p.m. Depart: 6:10 p.m. |
Arrive: 12:45 p.m. Arrive: 2:45 p.m. Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 Shuttle back to Hamden |
Depart: 1 p.m. Depart: 7 p.m. |
| Mount Carmel Campus | York Hill Campus | Union Station | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: 6 p.m. | Depart 6:10 p.m. | Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 Shuttle to New Haven |
Depart: Noon Depart: 2 p.m. Depart: 6 p.m. |
Depart: 12:10 p.m. Depart: 2:10 p.m. Depart: 6:10 p.m. |
Arrive: 12:45 p.m. Arrive: 2:45 p.m. Arrive: 6:45 p.m. |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 Shuttle back to Hamden |
Depart: 1 p.m. Depart: 7 p.m. |
**Available for Thanksgiving 2025 and Spring Break 2026**
College Break Bus offers round-trip or one-way rides to locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York during Thanksgiving and Spring breaks. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, live GPS tracking, an onboard restroom and space for luggage. Rides are for college students only. The on-campus pickup location is North Lot, outside the RecWell Center. Learn more and book your ride for Thanksgiving
Offer: Book by September 1 and use code SAVE5 at checkout to save 5% on your trip.
The College Break Bus has stops in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York with the following three routes:
Nanuet, NY / Mahwah, NJ / Parsippany, NJ / Bridgewater, NJ
Stamford, CT / Roslyn Heights, NY / Melville, NY / Islandia, NY
Worcester, MA/ Framingham, MA / Newton, MA / Boston, MA
We do not provide shuttles to the airport, but here are some options for getting a ride to the airport:
To keep you on time, Valet Park of America, which services the shuttle system at Quinnipiac, maintains up-to-date shuttle information on its app, Passio GO. Simply download the app on your smartphone, and then search “Quinnipiac” in the app.
Call: 203-582-6200
Email: shuttle@qu.edu
You can provide feedback about your experience through the shuttle app.
Download the mobile app