New for 2026: Free Shuttle Gets You From the Train to The Big E, Every Day
Heading to The Big E? Take the train and skip the traffic and parking hassles!
From September 18 through October 4, ride the CTrail Hartford Line to Springfield Union Station and connect to the FREE Big E Express shuttle, operated by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), for a direct ride to and from Gate 1 of The Big E fairgrounds in West Springfield, MA. The Big E Express will run on the schedule below throughout the 17-day fair and is made possible by the Eastern States Exposition.
- Monday through Thursday from 1 pm to 9 pm
- Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm
Free parking is also available at select CTrail Hartford Line stations – check details here: hartfordline.com/route_stations/.
Before you travel, plan your CTrail Hartford Line trip and check the latest service updates at HartfordLine.com.
