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The Wesleyan University Transportation Shuttle

Bradley Airport Shuttle

The Wesleyan University Bradley Airport Shuttle is managed by Transportation Services. It provides a convenient and affordable alternative for travel to and from Bradley International Airport during Thanksgiving recess, the end of the fall semester, the beginning of the spring semester, the mid-semester break and the end of the year. Students receive information about the schedule a few weeks prior to the breaks so that they may begin to make their upcoming travel arrangements.

  • The Wesleyan Airport Shuttle leaves campus from the Campus Center loading dock on Church Street. 
  • The Wesleyan Airport Shuttle leaves Bradley Airport from outside Terminal A's ground level baggage claim area.
  • Cost is $25.00 one way and $50.00 round trip.
  • For information,contact Marcello Curridori, Transportation Services Manager, at 860-685-3788 or mcurridori@wesleyan.edu
  • Reservations must be made in advance through the University Box Office. Payment is due upon reservation. Payment methods include: cash, check made payable to Wesleyan University, or credit card.
  • View the current Bradley transportation shuttle schedule.

Union Station (New Haven) Scheduled Weekend Shuttle Service

Thanks to a partnership between the Wesleyan Student Assembly, Transportation Services, and Public Safety, Wesleyan now offers scheduled weekend shuttle service to and from Union Station in New Haven, on the following schedule:

  • Friday Evening:
    Middletown to New Haven, departing at 6 p.m.
    New Haven to Middletown, departing at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday Afternoon:
    Middletown to New Haven, departing at 3 p.m.
    New Haven to Middletown, departing at 4 p.m.

Reservation Information:

  • Reservations are available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Shuttle reservations must be made in advance.
  • The deadline to make reservations is Thursday at 4 p.m., for the Friday shuttle; and Friday at 4 p.m., for the Sunday shuttle.
  • The cost is $5.00 per person one way. Reservations need to be made at the Usdan University Center Box Office.  The University Box Office accepts Cash, Check and Credit Cards.
  • The shuttle van departs campus from the front of the Usdan University Center, on Wyllys Avenue.
  • Any questions please contact Marcello Curridori, Transportation Services Manager, at 860-685-3788 or mcurridori@wesleyan.edu.

Union Station (New Haven) and Meriden Train Station Transportation

Effective March 17, 2006, Peter Pan and Greyhound eliminated weekday service to/from Middletown (weekend service remains unchanged).  Shortly after, students were notified that, through the RIDE program, the University is able to provide rides for students to the New Haven  and Meriden train stations.

  • The cost for New Haven is $50 per trip.  
  • The cost for Meriden is $25 per trip. 
  • The cost can be shared among multiple riders for a single shuttle trip.
  • Notice is required 3 days in advance in order to schedule the vehicle, arrange for a driver, etc. Contact Marcello Curridori, Transportation Services Manager, at 860-685-3788 or mcurridori@wesleyan.edu.
  • Payment is due upon reservation. Payment methods include: cash, check made payable to Wesleyan University, or via the Middletown Cash Program on your student's WesCard.

Free Weekday Shuttle to DATTCO New Haven / Hartford Bus Stop
Effective April 2, 2008 a free shuttle will be available to transport students to the DATTCO Park and Ride lot, 8:00 A.M. Monday - Friday.  From there, DATTCO operates commuter shuttle services to New Haven at 8:15 A.M. and Hartford at 8:30 A.M. for under $5 per person one-way. In order for the shuttle to run, reservations must be made in advance by 3pm the preceding day through the student E-Portfolio.

To view departure times and make reservations, please visit the "Weekday Commuter Lot Shuttle" site under the Tools & Links subheading in the student E-Portfolio.  The page may also be accessed at http://quicklink.wesleyan.edu/weekdayshuttle (login required).

Online Ride Board
An electronic ride board is accessible for students through the E-Portfolio at http://quicklink.wesleyan.edu/rideboard (login required).

Public Transportation Options

  • Peter Pan (www.peterpanbus.com or 800-237-8747)
  • Greyhound (www.greyhound.com or 800-229-9424)
  • MAT "M Link" bus from Middletown to the Amtrak station in Meriden ($1.25 fare, Monday-Saturday)
  • Connecticut Transit "U Bus" from Middletown to Hartford and connect from there ($1.25 fare, Monday-Saturday). Click here for the CT Transit Website
  • Schedules for MAT and Connecticut Transit are available in the Student Services Office in North College.
 

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