TICKETS AND FARES
Ticket Types to Best Suit Your Travel Needs
Ticket Types
One-way Tickets
One-way tickets purchased in the CTrail eTix app are valid for 60 days. One-way tickets purchased at ticket windows or ticket vending machines are valid for 90 days.
Ten-Trip Tickets
Ten-trip tickets are valid for 180 days. Ten-trip tickets are non-transferable; lost tickets can neither be refunded nor replaced.
Monthly Tickets
Monthly tickets are issued per calendar month. Other various monthly ticket add-ons include the following (may incur additional charges):
- Monthly Plus Bus – includes bus service on CTtransit New Haven Division, River Valley Transit, and Southeast Area Regional Transit.
- UniRail Monthly – combines Metro-North tickets with CTrail Shore Line East rail service for a lower combined fare than if tickets were purchased separately.
- School Monthly – discounted fare for students 18 or younger traveling to and from primary or secondary school. Proof of age and school-issued ID are required (Not valid for college students).
- Monthly tickets are non-transferable; lost tickets can neither be refunded nor replaced.
U-Pass CT
U-Pass CT cards are available for students at participating schools for unlimited rides throughout Connecticut, including weekends and holidays. All you need is your U-Pass CT card and valid student ID. Be sure to follow all of the Conditions of Use. For more details on the U-Pass and a list of participating schools, visit CTrides.com/U-Pass-CT.
How to Purchase
Tickets can be purchased in the following ways:
- The CTrail eTix app for Android or iOS
- Full-service windows via Amtrak ticketing only at New London, Old Saybrook, and New Haven Union Stations.
- Ticket vending machines at New Haven Union Station.
- Onboard all CTrail Shore Line East trains – cash only, exact change, and no bills larger than $20.
- UniRail tickets cannot be purchased on board CTrail Shore Line East trains or at stations serviced only by CTrail Shore Line East.