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Shuttles
Windsor Locks (Hartford), CT (52 miles)
Bradley International Airport is marketed as the “no hassle” alternative to the New York City airports. It is served by all major airlines and is reasonably easy to access from New Haven.
How to get to Bradley
- Take the New Haven - Hartford Express Bus to Hartford’s Union Station, then take the Bradley Flyert to the airport.
- Take the train. Amtrak from New Haven to Windsor Locks takes approximately one hour.
- Private car service from Bradley to New Haven using Yale’s preferred suppliers.
- Hertz Car Rental has special one-way rates for Yale from Bradley to New Haven that include no drop charges.
New Haven, CT (5 miles)
Tweed New Haven Airport is only minutes from campus and is served by Avelo and Breeze Airways. Car rentals and taxi services are available. Service by Lyft, not Uber.
How to get to Tweed
Jamaica, NY (80 miles)
John F. Kennedy International 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 - Yale - 800-377-8745
- Red Dot Airport Shuttle - 800-673-3368 - service from Bridgeport.
- Take Metro-North Railroad to Grand Central Station, then take the NY Airport Service bus to the airport.
Flushing, NY (73 Miles)
LGA - LaGuardia Airport: flights to cities mainly across the United States as well as Canada and the Caribbean.
How to get to LaGuardia
- Take the Metro-North Railroad to Grand Central Station, then take the NY Airport Service bus to the airport.
- GO Airport Shuttle - Yale - 800-377-8745
- Red Dot Airport Shuttle - 800-673-3368
Newark, NJ (93 Miles)
Newark Liberty International Airport is a viable alternative for international travelers visiting Yale. Amtrak provides rail service between Newark Airport and New Haven.
How to get to Newark
- Take Metro-North Railroad to Grand Central Station, then take the Newark Airport Express bus to the airport.
- Amtrak 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245). AirTrain Newark, a monorail, connects the Newark Airport train station to the airport terminals. When you purchase a train ticket from New Haven to Newark Airport, the cost of the monorail is included.
Boston, MA (140 miles)
Opinion is divided on Boston Logan International Airport. Although some people consider it sprawling and difficult to navigate, others regard it their favorite airport in the United States.
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.
Providence, RI (96 miles)
Providence T.F. Green International Airport is an attractive alternative to Boston’s Logan International Airport as delays and wait times are typically minimal. Car rentals are available for an easy 1.5-hour drive along I-95 south to New Haven.
How to get to T.F. Green
- Amtrak - 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245)
- Greyhound Bus - 800-231-2222
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Harrison, NY (50 miles)
Located about 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan and 50 miles southwest of New Haven, passengers are attracted to Westchester County Airport because of its comfort and convenience. Connections at major hubs now make it possible for passengers to access global destinations. Car rentals, taxis, and limos serve HPN.
Go Airport Shuttle
Yale’s GO Airport Shuttle is the only New York Port Authority Permittee providing a shared-ride Door-to-Door service between John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and La Guardia Airport (LGA) and campuses in southwestern Connecticut including Yale University. See the link below for schedules and other information.
Contact Information
- Yale Airport Shuttle: GO Airport Shuttle
- 45 Connair Road, Orange, CT 06477
- Toll-Free Number: 866-284-3247
Red Dot Airport Shuttle
Red Dot Airport Shuttle provides an easy, reliable ride to and from LaGuardia and JFK with departures from convenient locations throughout Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester Counties. Red Dot Airport Shuttle is the fast, comfortable and inexpensive way to and from the airport.