CTfastrak

CTtransit proudly operates Connecticut's first Bus Rapid Transit system. Buses use a dedicated roadway for all or part of the route, promoting efficiency, reduced traffic congestion, and streamlined service.

CT fastrak

Welcome to CTfastrak

CTfastrak is Connecticut’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system, launched on March 28, 2015. Designed to deliver a faster and more reliable travel experience, CTfastrak buses operate on a dedicated 9.1-mile, bus-only guideway for all or part of their route.

Today, the network has:

  • 10 stations
  • 8 local routes
  • 2 express routes

Together, they serve 13 communities across central Connecticut. CTfastrak is the No. 1-ranked Bus Rapid Transit system in the nation, according to the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.

CTfastrak services Map area

CTfastrak services Map area

Stations, Connections, and Park and Ride Information

Locate every CTfastrak station and view information like connecting bus lines, nearby rail service, available free parking, and Park and Ride facilities

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Operational Details

How It Works

Route 101 travels the full length of the CTfastrak guideway between Hartford and New Britain, with peak-hour service every 7-8 minutes

Other CTfastrak routes

  • Use a portion of the guideway before branching off to additional destinations, or
  • act as feeder routes, connecting to the guideway at designated stations

CTfastrak Service Runs 365 Days a Year

  • Weekdays: 4:00 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
  • Saturdays: 4:45 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
  • Sundays: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Proof of Payment

  • Customers can buy tickets before boarding via smartphone, online, or at CTfastrak Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs).
  • CTfastrak uses a proof of payment system, allowing for boarding through any door. By paying your fare before boarding, you help ensure faster service and shorter wait times at stations.

CTfastrak connects seamlessly with CTtransit local and express routes, and links to the CTrail Hartford Line at Hartford Union Station.

 

FAST FACTS

Route 101 is the busiest bus route in Connecticut, serving 1.1 million customers annually.

Buses travel more than 1 million miles on the CTfastrak guideway every year.

CTfastrak has provided 28.5 million passenger trips in the first 10 years of operation. Those individuals collectively travelled 9.4 million miles — roughly 1/10 the distance from Earth to the sun!