Transportation

Bus routes are adjusted annually based on projected enrollment and the home addresses provided by parents. Bus routes, bus numbers, bus stop locations, and pickup/drop-off times are subject to change annually.
Did you know? Stamford Public Schools runs more than 600 bus routes daily to transport approximately 12,000 K-12 students to/from 22 school buildings.
Answers to frequently asked questions are below. If you have a question that is not answered in the FAQ, contact the transportation department.
Transportation Office: 203-977-4249
SPSTransportation@StamfordCT.gov
The transportation department receives a high number of inquiries at the beginning of the school year. Transportation office staff will respond to inquiries in the order in which they were received.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Patricia Williams | Transportation Manager |
| Michelle Stamm | Transportation Specialist |
| Tamara (Tami) Caporizzo | Transportation Support Specialist |
Make Sure Your Home Address is Accurate in PowerSchool:
If your child is new to Stamford Public Schools (i.e. incoming kindergarten student or transferring from another district) or you are a returning family that has recently moved within Stamford, please confirm that your home address is accurate in PowerSchool. But routes for 2025-26 will be based on home addresses in PowerSchool as of August 8, 2025. If your home address needs to be updated, contact your child's school or the SPS Welcome Center.
Find Your Child’s Bus Assignment:
Student bus assignments are posted in PowerSchool. Bus assignments for the 2025-26 school year will be available by 5 pm on Friday, August 22.
Opt Out of Bus Transportation:
If your child qualifies for bus transportation but does NOT take the bus, you may opt-out of bus service by completing the Bus Transportation Opt-Out Form in PowerSchool.
Completing the Bus Transportation Opt-Out Form will help us make routes more efficient. Should your child’s transportation needs change, you may contact your school principal to reinstate your child’s bus rider status.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my child eligible for bus service?
- Will my child’s bus route change?
- Will the same person drive the bus each day?
- Is bus transportation provided for orientation on August 26?
- My child is enrolled in a magnet school, not their attendance zone school. Are they eligible for bus transportation?
- My child enrolled after August 13 and is eligible for bus service. What do I do?
- Our family requested and received Out of Attendance Zone placement. Does our child qualify for bus transportation?