Getting Around Hartford
and Greater Hartford Connecticut River Valley. Find the best way to access the region from anywhere.
Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley via Air
Hartford, CT Airport Information
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Bradley International Airport sits 13 miles from Hartford in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The airport’s terminal has two concourses that service nine international airlines and 6.5 million passengers per year.
Airline carriers serving Bradley International Airport:
Aer Lingus
Air Canada
American Airlines
Delta
Frontier Airlines
JetBlue
Southwest Airlines
Spirit
United Airlines
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Bradley International Airport sits 13 miles from Hartford in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The airport’s terminal has two concourses that service nine international airlines and 6.5 million passengers per year.
Airline carriers serving Bradley International Airport:
Aer Lingus
Air Canada
American Airlines
Delta
Frontier Airlines
JetBlue
Southwest Airlines
Spirit
United Airlines
Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley via Train
Greater Hartford's Transportation Center at Union Station.
Amtrak service is available to Hartford via two routes. The Northeast Limited route runs daily along the northeast corridor between Newport News, Virginia, and Boston, while the Vermonter route travels daily from Washington, DC to St. Albans, Vermont.
The Hartford Line is an important addition to the regional rail network, integrating seamlessly into Amtrak’s existing services. CTrail Hartford Line trains operate together with Amtrak trains to provide Hartford Line services.
Located in the city's Union Station Transportation Center, the Hartford Amtrak station is open daily from 6 AM to 9:30 PM. Union Station is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also serves as the region's central rail and bus station.
Amtrak service is available to Hartford via two routes. The Northeast Limited route runs daily along the northeast corridor between Newport News, Virginia, and Boston, while the Vermonter route travels daily from Washington, DC to St. Albans, Vermont.
The Hartford Line is an important addition to the regional rail network, integrating seamlessly into Amtrak’s existing services. CTrail Hartford Line trains operate together with Amtrak trains to provide Hartford Line services.
Located in the city's Union Station Transportation Center, the Hartford Amtrak station is open daily from 6 AM to 9:30 PM. Union Station is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also serves as the region's central rail and bus station.
Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley region via Car
Getting to Greater Hartford is easy, Connecticut is only 2 1/2 hours from borderto border.
Interstate 95 runs along Connecticut’s Long Island Sound shoreline, providing a direct link to all points in the state, whether you come from New York City, Boston or Providence.
Interstate 91 heads north from New Haven (I-95 interchange) through Hartford, connecting with I-90 (Mass. Turnpike) north of Springfield, Massachusetts. It continues north through New England to Canada.
Interstate 84 enters Connecticut in Danbury (from New York State I-684) and runs northeast across the state to its link with I-90 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts onroute to Boston. It also interchanges with I-91 at Hartford.
Interstate 395 enters the northeast corner of Connecticut inThompson and continues south along the eastern border and through Norwich until it connects with I-95 in Waterford.
The Merritt Parkway (Connecticut Rt. 5 /15) links with New York State’s Hutchinson River Parkway in Greenwich, it becomes the Wilbur Cross Parkway near Bridgeport and links with I-91 in Meriden.
Ride Share in Connecticut
Whether it be a taxi, Uber, Lyft, limousine or hiring private cars, Connecticut has it all to offer you and your attendees. The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation requires strict licensing for the aforementioned modes of transportation. Check out our partner Service Providers on our website: www.CTMeetings.org
Getting around downtown is even easier:
Hartford Dash
Operated by CTtransit, the Hartford dash Shuttle is an enormously popular free shuttle that operates on a downtown loop. The shuttle provides easy access to locations such as the Connecticut Convention Center, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Bushnell Park, as well as to major downtown hotels and restaurants. The Hartford dash runs Monday through Friday every 15 minutes from 7 AM to 7 PM. Dash hours are often extended for major downtown events.
Greyhound Bus Service
Greyhound service is available for the Hartford area from the Greyhound station at the city's Union Station Transportation Center. The Hartford Greyhound station operates daily from 5:45 AM to 10:30 PM.
Car Rentals
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at the Bradley International Airport. Car rental counters are located adjacent to Parking Lot 3 near the East Concourse.
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft
Hartford has Uber, Lyft, and numerous taxi companies, many of which service the Bradley International Airport. Travelers should expect a $45-$60 fare from the airport to downtown Hartford.
Interstate 95 runs along Connecticut’s Long Island Sound shoreline, providing a direct link to all points in the state, whether you come from New York City, Boston or Providence.
Interstate 91 heads north from New Haven (I-95 interchange) through Hartford, connecting with I-90 (Mass. Turnpike) north of Springfield, Massachusetts. It continues north through New England to Canada.
Interstate 84 enters Connecticut in Danbury (from New York State I-684) and runs northeast across the state to its link with I-90 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts onroute to Boston. It also interchanges with I-91 at Hartford.
Interstate 395 enters the northeast corner of Connecticut inThompson and continues south along the eastern border and through Norwich until it connects with I-95 in Waterford.
The Merritt Parkway (Connecticut Rt. 5 /15) links with New York State’s Hutchinson River Parkway in Greenwich, it becomes the Wilbur Cross Parkway near Bridgeport and links with I-91 in Meriden.
Ride Share in Connecticut
Whether it be a taxi, Uber, Lyft, limousine or hiring private cars, Connecticut has it all to offer you and your attendees. The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation requires strict licensing for the aforementioned modes of transportation. Check out our partner Service Providers on our website: www.CTMeetings.org
Getting around downtown is even easier:
Hartford Dash
Operated by CTtransit, the Hartford dash Shuttle is an enormously popular free shuttle that operates on a downtown loop. The shuttle provides easy access to locations such as the Connecticut Convention Center, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Bushnell Park, as well as to major downtown hotels and restaurants. The Hartford dash runs Monday through Friday every 15 minutes from 7 AM to 7 PM. Dash hours are often extended for major downtown events.
Greyhound Bus Service
Greyhound service is available for the Hartford area from the Greyhound station at the city's Union Station Transportation Center. The Hartford Greyhound station operates daily from 5:45 AM to 10:30 PM.
Car Rentals
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at the Bradley International Airport. Car rental counters are located adjacent to Parking Lot 3 near the East Concourse.
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft
Hartford has Uber, Lyft, and numerous taxi companies, many of which service the Bradley International Airport. Travelers should expect a $45-$60 fare from the airport to downtown Hartford.
