Fixed Route Bus (Bus Route 1)
There are lots of ways to explore New London and the surrounding region. Here are just a few of the options available to help you get where you want to go:
New London Smart Ride Service
SEAT Token Transit (Begin Using December 1, 2022)
- Create an account using this specific Connecticut College Link
- Download the Token Transit App
- Login to your account on the app using your cell phone number.
- Purchase a ticket every time you ride using the app. Each ticket will be free to you and will be charged to the College.
- Show your ticket in the app to the driver when stepping onto the bus.
CAMEL RIDE BY LYFT
Connecticut College partners with Lyft to provide students with discounted transportation to specific ride locations in the area. Students will receive 4 discounted rides (2 round trip rides) per month up to $15 each to/from specific locations that will be accessible directly through your personal Lyft app. You can maximize the number of rides per month by sharing rides with friends.
WALKING, BIKING, AND RUNNING
When walking, biking, and running between campus and downtown New London. There are a couple of routes that are recommended.
- Williams Street--Huntington Street--State Street route
- Williams Street--Broad Street--State Street route
Both of these routes are roughly 2 miles between State Street and the Williams Street entrance to campus. Please see the map for a visual reference of these two routes.
Please do not attempt to walk between downtown and campus by walking from Bank Street to Water Street and onto RT 32 (Mohegan Ave). This route will lead you onto the large highway-like overpasses that are not designed for pedestrians, runners, or bikes.
Bikes are a great way to get around campus and the region. Bike racks are available in many locations on campus and in the City of New London; however you will want to bring your own locking device. We also encourage you to register your bicycle with Campus Safety at no cost. Bikes can be stored in some residence halls; however motorbikes are not permitted in the residences.
TRAINS
New London is served by Amtrak, with convenient rail service to and from New York; Boston; Providence; Washington, D.C. and beyond. Visit the Amtrak website for travel specials, reservations, schedules and station hours, or call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
From New London you can also travel to New Haven and stops along the way using CT Rail Shoreline East and in New Haven switch to MTA Metro-North to get to NY City or stops in between New Haven and NY City.
New London's Union Station at 27 Water Street is accessible via SEAT Fixed Route Bus, New London Smart Ride, and Lyft (on Sundays).
TAXI
- Yellow Cab Company: 860-443-4321
- Red & White Taxi: 860-443-2255
THE FLYING CAMEL
The Flying Camel Airport Shuttle provides affordable shuttle transportation between the Connecticut College campus and the following airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), T.F. Green Airport (PVD, Providence, RI) and limited service to/from Bradley International Airport (BDL, Hartford, CT). The shuttle service is offered at the beginning and end of the academic year. It is also offered during fall, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.
Flying Camel Airport Shuttle Schedule 2025-2026
Shuttle rates are as follows:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport: $60 (each way)
- T.F. Green Airport: $30 (each way)
- The charge will be billed directly to your student account.
- To make a reservation: Please fill out the proper academic year form below.
Flying Camel Reservation Deadline: One week before the scheduled departure date & time of the shuttle to avoid a surcharge. No reservation will be honored with less than three business days' notice. Reservation cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice will not be refunded.
The transportation email account is not monitored on breaks, weekends or holidays. If you are planning to use the Flying Camel for return transportation from the airport, both reservations must be made prior to the start of the college break.
Departure times listed are the time at which the Flying Camel van will depart from each location. All Flying Camel shuttles will pick up students in front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams.
For questions regarding the Flying Camel Airport Shuttle, contact the transportation department at transportation@conncoll.edu or 860-439-2250.
Cars on campus
You may find that you don’t need a car at Connecticut College. There are numerous transportation alternatives, including the Camel Van shuttle, SEAT (the local city bus), and several taxi services. Many students also use bicycles to get around campus and off. If you still think you’ll need to bring a car to campus, learn more about motor vehicle registration and parking rules.