Your Stress-free Ride Starts Here: A Guide to Connecticut’s Park and Ride Lots
Whether you’re commuting to Hartford, meeting up with a friend or colleague to carpool, or just avoiding the stress of driving, Connecticut’s extensive Park and Ride network is one of the state’s most valuable travel tools.
What Is a Park and Ride Lot?
Connecticut’s Park and Ride lots are free, designated parking areas where you can leave your vehicle and continue your trip by bus, carpool, or vanpool. The lots are intended for short-term use to support daily commuting and shared travel and not intended for extended stays. The lots are typically situated near major highways and transit corridors, and they’re easy to find and use.
Why Make the Switch?
Convenient Park and Ride lots help travelers:
- Save money on gas and city parking
- Reduce wear-and-tear on your vehicle
- Connect seamlessly to local and regional transit
- Reduce driving stress
- Lower your carbon footprint
- Make commute time more productive by simply sitting back, relaxing, and letting someone else do the driving
For frequent commuters, the savings and peace of mind add up quickly.
Where Can I Find a Lot?
Connecticut has close to 170 Park and Ride locations statewide in Hartford, Danbury, Waterbury, Norwalk, New Haven, and dozens of other cities and towns, with many situated directly off I-84, I-91, I-95, and I-395 and other state routes.
Lot sizes range from small community spots to large commuter hubs; Manchester’s Buckland Street lot, for example, holds 743 vehicles. Some offer express or local bus service; others serve as convenient carpool meetup points. Features vary by location, so it’s worth checking ahead.
Ready to Make Your Trip Easier?
Once you experience the ease of Connecticut’s Park and Ride lots, you’ll wonder how you ever got around without them. Whether you’re a daily commuter or meeting up with friends to carpool to a game, concert or trip to the shore, there’s likely a lot near you with a spot waiting.
For a full list of locations with maps and directions, visit https://portal.ct.gov/dot/travel-gateway/roads-and-highways/park-and-ride and click on the first letter of the town where the lot is located.
