Hartford/Springfield Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 53 miles from campus in Windsor Locks, CT.
How to get to Bradley (BDL)
- Take the CT Transit New Haven/Hartford Express Bus or the Megabus to Hartford’s Union Station, then take the Bradley Flyer to the airport.
- Take the train. Amtrak from New Haven to Windsor Locks takes approximately one hour and costs $9. For Amtrak information, please call: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or book on Egencia.
- Shared ride service- Uber is approximately $70-$77
- Private car service from Bradley to New Haven using Yale’s preferred vendors, Serlin or Hy’s costs approximately $125- $170
- Hertz Car Rental has special one-way rates for Yale from Bradley to New Haven that include no drop charges: prices range from $41.80 (New Haven to Bradley) including taxes and fees; and $71.18 (Bradley to New Haven).
Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport (HVN) is only minutes from campus and served by American Airlines with daily non-stop flights to/from Philadelphia International Airport where travelers can easily connect to destinations around the world. Car rentals and taxi services are available.
John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport is the largest and most heavily used airport in the New York Metro area. It serves international travelers from all over the globe. If you plan to fly at a peak time, particularly at the start of national holidays, you will need extra time to check in. Be aware that because of the volume of people using JFK, immigration controls could delay your travel time.
How to get to JFK
- GO Airport Shuttle - 800-377-8745
- Red Dot Airport Shuttle- 800-673-3368 - service from Bridgeport.
- Take the Metro-North Train to Grand Central Station, then take the NY Airport Service bus to the airport.
LaGuardia airport (LGA) flights to cities mainly across the United States as well as Canada and the Caribbean, LGA provides over 1,000 daily takeoffs and landings. The smallest of the New York airports, travelers agree it is fairly quiet and easy to pass through.
How to get to LaGuardia (LGA)
- Take the Metro-North Train(Link is external) to Grand Central Station, then take the NY Airport Service(Link is external) bus to the airport.
- GO Airport Shuttle - 800-377-8745
- Red Dot Airport Shuttle- 800-673-3368
Newark International Airport (EWR) is a viable alternative for international travelers visiting Yale. Peak holiday travel periods are busy so travelers should allow extra time. Amtrak provides rail service to/from Newark Airport (EWR) to New Haven.
How to get to Newark (EWR)
- Take Metro-North to Grand Central Station, then take the Newark Airport Express bus to the airport.
- Amtrak 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245). AirTrain, a monorail, connects the Newark Airport train station to the airport terminals. When you purchase a train ticket from New Haven (NHV) to the Newark Airport (EWR), the cost of the monorail is included.
Opinion is divided on Boston Logan International (BOS) airport, but it has been undergoing renovations. Although some people still consider it sprawling and difficult to navigate, others consider it their favorite airport in the United States. Make sure you work out which terminal you need though.
How to get to Logan
- Amtrak - 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245) to Boston’s South Station. At South Station, connect to Logan by way of the MBTA Silver Line.