⚠️ There is no rail station at Bradley. The nearest is Windsor Locks, about three miles away, reached by CTtransit Route 24 — which runs weekdays only. For downtown Hartford, the 30-Bradley Flyer bus is the direct option; after it stops running late in the evening, rideshare or taxi are the realistic choices.
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks / Hartford-Springfield, United States
For Uber or Lyft, go to the curb outside Door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked "Ride App Pick-up." The 30-Bradley Flyer runs semi-express to downtown Hartford — Union Station and the Convention Center — from the Terminal A lower level. Rental cars are at the Ground Transportation Center next door, reached by a walkway. The Sheraton is on airport property and walkable.
Ride Options
Uber
rideshareDoor-to-door with luggage
Lyft
rideshareDoor-to-door with luggage
CTtransit Route 24 (Windsor Locks station)
transitLocal connection
Bradley Licensed Taxi
taxiNo app needed
CTtransit 30-Bradley Flyer
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Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
Curb outside Door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked Ride App Pick-up.
Taxi
Outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim between exit doors 2 and 3.
Shuttle
Hotel and parking shuttles use ground transportation; the adjacent Ground Transportation Center is reached on foot.
Transit
CTtransit 30-Bradley Flyer departs Terminal A lower level, Door 6, for downtown Hartford. Route 24 connects to Windsor Locks station on weekdays.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked cars use the ground transportation area; confirm the meeting point with your operator.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- Bradley serves both Hartford and Springfield, which is why it's in Windsor Locks rather than either city — check which direction you're actually heading.
- The Sheraton Hartford Hotel is on airport property and walkable from the terminal, useful for an early departure or a very late arrival.
- Route 24 to the Windsor Locks train station runs weekdays only — plan differently at weekends.
- Uber and Lyft are the only two authorised ride apps here; other services can't collect at the terminal.
- Rental cars are at the Ground Transportation Center right next to Terminal A, reached on foot via a walkway.
Tarmyq local tip
Door 2 on the arrivals level is where your Uber will be. If you're heading downtown and travelling light, the Bradley Flyer to Union Station is straightforward and runs seven days — just check the last departure if you're landing late.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I meet my Uber or Lyft at Bradley Airport (BDL)?
At the curb outside Door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked with 'Ride App Pick-up' signage. Uber and Lyft are the only two authorised ride apps at Bradley, so other services can't collect at the terminal.
How do I get from Bradley to downtown Hartford?
The CTtransit 30-Bradley Flyer runs semi-express from Terminal A's lower level to the Connecticut Convention Center and Union Station in about half an hour, seven days a week — roughly every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, hourly at quieter times.
Is there a train at Bradley Airport?
No. The nearest station is Windsor Locks, about three miles away, which connects to the Hartford Line and Amtrak. CTtransit Route 24 links the airport to it, but that route runs weekdays only — so at weekends you'd need a taxi or rideshare to reach the station.
Is there a hotel at the airport?
Yes — the Sheraton Hartford Hotel is on airport property and walkable from the terminal, which is handy for an early departure or a late arrival.