Passengers preparing to board a COAST bus.

COAST
Connector

COAST Connector vehicle.

COAST Connector is an advance-reservation, curb-to-curb transportation service that provides affordable public transportation in communities that otherwise have limited or no access to transit.

The service is open to everyone, with no restrictions on why or where you’re traveling within the service area. Whether you’re heading to work, a medical appointment, the grocery store, or visiting friends, simply reserve your ride in advance and let COAST get you there.

COAST is open to expanding the COAST Connector to other communities in the Seacoast area. The service may be supported by funding from your community or a private sponsor. If you are interested in funding this service in your community, please contact us.

“COAST Connector was a life saver while my car was in the shop for two weeks. I was able to still attend my doctor’s appointments, go grocery shopping, and visit my mother by scheduling my rides with COAST.”

– Newmarket Resident

The Newmarket-Exeter Connector

The Newmarket-Exeter Connector is an advance-reservation, shared-ride transportation service operated by COAST. Rides must be scheduled in advance, and you may share the vehicle with other passengers traveling in the same direction.

The service is open to everyone. No application or eligibility requirements are needed.

The Newmarket-Exeter Connector is funded by the Towns of Newmarket and Exeter in partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

For complete information about eligibility, fares, service hours, scheduling, and how to ride, please review the COAST Connector Service Guide (PDF).

A passenger paying with a COAST ticket.

Cost to Ride

The fare is $4.00 per boarding and can be paid with exact cash or a COAST Demand Response Ticket.

COAST drivers cannot make change, so please bring the exact fare when paying with cash.

COAST Demand Response Tickets can be purchased:

  • From any COAST driver (cash only)
  • Online at the COAST Store
  • At COAST’s Administrative Office
Service area map for Newmarket and Exeter, with additional destinations in Stratham.

Service Area

The Newmarket-Exeter Connector provides curb-to-curb transportation to and from any address within Newmarket and Exeter. The service is available for any trip purpose, whether you’re traveling to work, shopping, medical appointments, recreation, or anywhere else within the service area.

The service also includes transportation to and from these locations in Stratham:

  • Market Basket
  • Rockingham County Aging & Disability Resource Center (formerly ServiceLink)
Service brochures aboard a COAST bus.

Service Days & Hours

The Newmarket-Exeter Connector operates 9:30 AM-5:15 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday* and Saturday.

TripLink Booking Hours

TripLink accepts reservation calls Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Call 603-834-6010 (TDD: 1-800-735-2964).

On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, leave your ride request by voicemail. TripLink responds on the next scheduled business day. Call on that business day to confirm your reservation.

Friday Service Note

Friday service on the Newmarket-Exeter Connector is made possible through the generous support of a local foundation. Funding is reviewed annually, and the continuation of Friday service depends on ongoing support.

Holiday Closures

This service does not operate on:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
A passenger using a phone aboard a COAST bus.

Schedule Your Ride

All trips are scheduled through TripLink.

Phone: 603-834-6010 (TTY: 711)

Email: [email protected]

Reservation Guidelines
  • Reservations must be made by 5:00 PM on the business day before your trip. (Monday trips must be reserved by 5:00 PM on Friday.)
  • Trips may be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.
  • If you travel regularly (for work, medical appointments, or other recurring trips) you can set up a standing reservation.
  • Groups traveling together to the same destination can be scheduled with a single phone call. Simply let TripLink know how many people will be riding. Each passenger must pay the applicable fare.
Pickup Times

To make the service as efficient as possible, rides are grouped with other passengers traveling in the same direction whenever feasible. Because of this, your pick-up or drop-off time may be up to one hour earlier or later than your requested time.

Your confirmed trip times will be provided in advance by automated phone call or text message.

Service Guides & Brochures