The Quinnipiac Shuttle System gives students access to the world — at no additional cost.
The fixed schedule provides safe, convenient and reliable transportation between our campuses and surrounding community. All buses offer free WiFi.
The university’s fleet of shuttles brings students to area shopping and entertainment destinations, restaurants, and transportation hubs — including Metro-North and Amtrak railroads.
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., every 10-15 minutes
The York Hill Express shuttle loop connects students directly to and from York Hill Campus and Mount Carmel Campus with no other stops. Three shuttles run continually and arrive at each campus approximately every 10 to 15 minutes.
Stops include:
Mount Carmel Campus (Harwood gate)
York Hill Campus
Shuttle colors:
Red
Orange
Green
Bobcat Transit Shuttle Loop
Weekdays, 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.
On Peak: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., every 10-15 minutes
Off Peak: 6 a.m. - 7 a.m., and 11 p.m. - 1 a.m., every 20-30 minutes
Weekends, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
On Peak: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., every 10-15 minutes
Off Peak: 11 p.m. - 1 a.m., every 20-30 minutes
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:
York Hill Campus
Theatre Arts Center
Whitney Village
Mount Carmel Campus (Harwood gate)
Westwoods
Shuttle colors:
Blue
Yellow
North Haven Campus Shuttle Loop
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., hourly*
The North Haven Campus shuttle route connects students from the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses and The Flats @ 520 apartments to the North Haven Campus.
*The shuttle runs every hour, with a break from 7-8 p.m. See the full schedule below for details.
Stops include:
York Hill Campus
Mount Carmel Campus (Harwood gate)
North Haven Campus
The Flats @ 520 apartments
Shuttle color: Purple
York Hill Campus
Mount Carmel Campus (Harwood Gate)
The Flats @ 520, Washington Avenue
North Haven Campus
7 a.m.
7:10 a.m.
7:25 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:10 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:10 a.m.
9:25 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:10 a.m.
10:25 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
11:25 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Noon
12:10 p.m.
12:25 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:10 p.m.
1:25 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
2:10 p.m.
2:25 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
3:10 p.m.
3:25 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:10 p.m.
5:25 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
6:25 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Break
8 p.m.
8:10 p.m.
8:25 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:10 p.m.
9:25 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
10:10 p.m.
10:25 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
10:45 p.m.
11 p.m.
Shopping and Restaurant Shuttle - Hamden and North Haven
The shuttle runs to North Haven on Friday evenings, and alternates between Hamden and North Haven on Saturdays and Sundays, 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 (Harwood Gate)
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 (Harwood Gate)
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
Friday 6 - 11 p.m.
Saturday 2 - 8 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Sept. 2: North Haven
Sept. 3: Hamden
Sept. 4: North Haven
Sept. 9: North Haven
Sept. 10: North Haven
Sept. 11: Hamden
Sept. 16: North Haven
Sept. 17: Hamden
Sept. 18: North Haven
Sept. 23: North Haven
Sept. 24: North Haven
Sept. 25: Hamden
Sept. 30: North Haven
Oct. 1: Hamden
Oct. 2: North Haven
Oct. 7: North Haven
Oct. 8: North Haven
Oct. 9: Hamden
Oct. 14: North Haven
Oct. 15: Hamden
Oct. 16: North Haven
Oct. 21: North Haven
Oct. 22: North Haven
Oct. 23: Hamden
Oct. 28: North Haven
Oct. 29: Hamden
Oct. 30: North Haven
Nov. 4: North Haven
Nov. 5: North Haven
Nov. 6: Hamden
Nov. 11: North Haven
Nov. 12: Hamden
Nov. 13: North Haven
Dec. 2: North Haven
Dec. 3: North Haven
Dec. 4: Hamden
Dec. 9: North Haven
Dec. 10: Hamden
Dec. 11: North Haven
Union Station/Downtown New Haven Shuttle
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings
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.
The shuttle is available on weekends during the Fall semester, except during Thanksgiving Break.
Stops include:
Mount Carmel Campus (Harwood Gate)
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Church Street and George Street intersection
Shuttle color: Yellow
Friday Schedule
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Church and George Streets intersection
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 7 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 7:05 p.m.
Depart: 9:45 p.m.
Depart: 9:50 p.m.
Saturday Schedule
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Church and George Streets intersection
Depart: 8 a.m.
Depart: 8:15 a.m.
Arrive/Depart: 9 a.m.
Arrive/Depart: 9:05 a.m.
Depart: Noon
Depart: 12:15 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 1 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 1:05 p.m.
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 7 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 7:05 p.m.
Depart: 9:45 p.m.
Depart: 9:50 p.m.
Sunday Schedule
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Church and George Streets intersection
Depart: 8 a.m.
Depart: 8:15 a.m.
Arrive/Depart: 9 a.m.
Arrive/Depart: 9:05 p.m.
Depart: Noon
Depart: 12:15 p.m.
Arrive/Depart:1 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 1:05 p.m.
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 7 p.m.
Arrive/Depart: 7:05 p.m.
University Breaks - Shuttle to Union Station in New Haven
This shuttle connects students to Union Station in New Haven during university breaks to assist students traveling home by train. 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.
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
Thanksgiving Weekend
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022
Depart: Noon
Depart: 12:15 p.m.
Arrive: 12:45 p.m.
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022
Depart: 1 p.m.
Depart: 7 p.m.
Winter Break
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
Depart: Noon
Depart: 12:15 p.m.
Arrive: 12:45 p.m.
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2023
Depart: 1 p.m.
Depart: 7 p.m.
Spring Break
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Friday, March 10, 2023
Depart: Noon
Depart: 12:15 p.m.
Arrive: 12:45 p.m.
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Depart: 1 p.m.
Depart: 7 p.m.
Easter Weekend
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Mount Carmel Campus
York Hill Campus
Union Station
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Friday, April 7, 2022
Depart: Noon
Depart: 12:15 p.m.
Arrive: 12:45 p.m.
Depart: 6 p.m.
Depart: 6:15 p.m.
Arrive: 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, 2022
Depart: 1 p.m.
Depart: 7 p.m.
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, Pro Park, which services the shuttle system at Quinnipiac, maintains up-to-date shuttle information on its app, Ride Systems. Simply download "Ride Systems" on your smartphone, and, then search “Quinnipiac” in the app.
Key Dates
The shuttles between campuses do not run during university breaks, though the university does provide a shuttle to Union Station in New Haven during holiday breaks. Please see the Holiday Breaks - Shuttle to Union Station in New Haven section above for more information.
Tuesday, August 23 - Sunday, August 28: Bobcat Transit service begins
Monday, September 5 (Labor Day, university holiday): No shopping shuttle
Saturday, November 19 - Sunday, November 26: Thanksgiving Break (No regular shuttle service, Holiday shuttle provided)
Saturday, December 17 - Saturday, January 22: Winter Break (No regular shuttle service, Holiday shuttle provided)
Saturday, March 11 - Saturday, March 18: Spring Break (No regular shuttle service, Holiday shuttle provided)
Thursday, April 6 - Sunday, April 9: Easter weekend (Shuttles run as regularly scheduled, Holiday shuttle provided)