Southern Connecticut State University Airport Shuttle

Please allow plenty of time for unexpected traffic delays, airport check-in, security and COVID procedures. Estimated times are exactly that. Traffic is especially unpredictable getting into the airports and is beyond our control.

Reservations are required for all travel to the airports from the University and the surrounding area. The first shared service of the day starts in New Haven around 3:30am and is estimated into La Guardia at approximately 5:45am, and JFK at approximately 6:15am. When available the last Shared Service usually departs from New Haven approximately 4:30pm. When booking your reservation you will be provided an estimated pickup time. Please allow us up to 15 minutes after the estimated time to allow for other pickups in the area and possible unanticipated traffic delays. All our vehicles are tracked with GPS so you can contact us for an update if necessary.

Shared ride service between Southern Connecticut State University and JFK or LaGuardia is frequently used by students, faculty, visiting families, and campus guests traveling from New Haven and surrounding Connecticut communities. Travelers should account for commuter traffic toward New York City and seasonal airport congestion when selecting departure times.

Advance reservations are required for outbound airport travel to ensure proper vehicle availability and scheduling.

Reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity. Walk-ons are accepted based on availability. For service to SCSU and the surrounding area, vehicles depart JFK approximately once per hour at random intervals from approximately 7:00AM until 9:00PM. Service from La Guardia Airport is from approximately 7:30AM until 9:30PM when available. Average waiting time for our Shuttle service is currently 30 to 40 minutes once “ready to go” at the Welcome Center. Wait time is not measured from Landing or Gate Arrival time. When possible anticipated schedule changes will be communicated the day before travel to the mobile phone or the email address provided for the traveling passenger(s).

Transportation from JFK and LaGuardia to Southern Connecticut State University serves students returning to campus, visiting parents, international travelers, and academic guests. Shared ride service operates throughout the day based on availability, providing door-to-door transportation between the airport and New Haven campus locations.

Because university travel increases during move-in periods, semester breaks, and holiday travel seasons, reservations are strongly recommended.

Please switch on your mobile phone after landing so we can communicate with you and provide estimated pickup time and location and driver details. If the mobile phone does not work on the US cellular system we will try to make contact on WhatsApp. Please collect any checked luggage and proceed to the Ground Transportation Welcome Center inside the terminal. If you are “ready to go” and have not heard from us on your mobile phone please CALL 203-672-8900 or TEXT (475) 238-0992.

Arrival coordination is especially important for students returning to Southern Connecticut State University from JFK or LaGuardia. Once baggage claim is complete and you are present at the designated ground transportation area, contacting dispatch allows our team to confirm your pickup timing, meeting location, and vehicle details.

Because both JFK and LaGuardia serve high volumes of domestic and international travelers, communication after landing helps ensure proper coordination within each airport’s ground transportation zones. Shared ride passengers may experience short waiting periods depending on scheduling and airport traffic conditions. Private car service is available for travelers who prefer direct transportation from the airport to campus or nearby New Haven addresses.

Clear communication upon arrival helps streamline the transition from airport to campus and supports timely transportation to Southern Connecticut State University.

For students and visitors to SCSU, the main pick-up and drop-off point is the Lyman Center located near the south entrance of the campus.

Transportation between Southern Connecticut State University and JFK or LaGuardia serves New Haven and surrounding Connecticut communities. Shared ride and private car services operate between campus and designated airport ground transportation areas.

The Lyman Center location provides convenient access to academic buildings, residence halls, and campus facilities. This centralized pickup and drop-off point allows students and visitors to connect easily to other areas of campus.

Door-to-door service may also be arranged to approved campus buildings and nearby residences within the service area, including local hotels and residential addresses in the New Haven area.

Because Southern Connecticut State University serves a large student population throughout the academic year, coordinated airport transportation supports move-in periods, semester breaks, holiday travel, and campus events. Advance reservations help ensure proper scheduling and vehicle availability for both shared ride and private transportation options.