Student rides
University of Connecticut-Avery Point rides home, airport runs & game day
Groton, Connecticut· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Groton and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Groton connects to the relay grid near New Haven, CT (45 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Groton → Albany, NY119 mi · $15–$25
- Groton → Boston, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- Groton → Barnstable Town, MA161 mi · $20–$35
- Groton → Scranton, PA165 mi · $20–$40
- Groton → Concord, NH173 mi · $20–$40
- Groton → Philadelphia, PA174 mi · $25–$40
- Groton → Atlantic City, NJ181 mi · $25–$40
- Groton → Lancaster, PA229 mi · $30–$55
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Groton
University of Connecticut-Avery Point student travel FAQ
- How do University of Connecticut-Avery Point students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Groton bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Groton cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.