BDL airport transportation to Terryville includes rental cars, taxis and app-based rides from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Public buses connect the airport with Hartford and Windsor Locks, but there is no direct public bus or train service from the airport to Terryville.
- Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL), in Windsor Locks, Connecticut
- Driving distance: Travelmath estimates 35 miles (56 kilometers) from BDL to Terryville
- Taxi pickup: Outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim, between doors 2 and 3
- Ride-app pickup: Outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim door 2
How far is Bradley Airport from Terryville?
Bradley International Airport is in Windsor Locks, and the drive to Terryville is about 35 miles (56 kilometers). That is a route-distance estimate, not a guaranteed mileage for every address in town. Hartford is 30 minutes from the airport, providing a regional reference point rather than a travel time to Terryville.
If you are comparing airports for a trip to the area, the guide to getting from Hartford Brainard Airport to Terryville covers another local arrival option.
Driving from BDL
A rental car gives you a car at the airport for the drive to Terryville. Bradley has nine rental brands at the Ground Transportation Center at 180 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. The center is beside Terminal A and connected by a sheltered walkway, so you do not need a shuttle bus from that terminal.
At Terminal A, the counters are on different floors: Avis, Budget and Payless are on floor 2; Enterprise, National and Alamo are on floor 3; Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are on floor 4.
If you arrive at Terminal B, take the shuttle to Terminal A, then follow the connection from door 6 on level 2 to the Ground Transportation Center.
For a closer look at the area at the end of the drive, the Terryville neighborhood guide introduces the destination.
Shuttle and shared-ride options
Bradley’s public buses do not provide a direct connection to Terryville. The 30-Bradley Flyer links the airport with Hartford, while Route 24 connects it with Windsor Locks Railroad Station.
30-Bradley Flyer
The 30-Bradley Flyer connects Bradley with downtown Hartford, including Union Station and the Connecticut Convention Center, in about 30 minutes. At Terminal A, board outside the baggage-claim/Arrivals level at door 6. The bus runs every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and approximately hourly during early morning hours, late at night and on Sundays.
Route 24 to Windsor Locks Railroad Station
Route 24 runs between Bradley and Windsor Locks Railroad Station every 20 minutes from 4:10 AM to 12:30 AM on weekdays. The station is 3 miles from the airport. At Terminal A, the bus stop is outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim at door 6, marked “Local Buses/CTtransit.”
Seemo Shuttle, LLC, serves Springfield/Hartford Bradley International Airport and the Five College area in Western Massachusetts. Its service area does not name Terryville, so confirm directly with the provider whether it will take you to your address.
Taxi and app-based rides
Taxis are available at Bradley on demand or by advance scheduling. The pickup area is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, between exit doors 2 and 3, where an attendant directs passengers to taxis. For scheduling or fare inquiries, call (860) 627-3128.
Uber and Lyft are the two ride-app companies authorized to operate at the airport. Request a ride through the relevant app, then meet the driver at the curb outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim door 2, marked “Ride App Pick-up.” Drivers can arrive within 3–5 minutes of a request.
Limousine service must be arranged in advance. The driver typically meets arriving passengers inside the terminal before accompanying them to the vehicle.
Choosing an airport transfer
For a direct drive to Terryville, compare a rental car with a taxi or app-based ride. A rental car is picked up at the Ground Transportation Center; taxis and ride apps have designated curbside pickup points at Arrivals. If you are considering a shuttle, verify that the provider serves your Terryville address before booking.
Public transit can connect you to Hartford or Windsor Locks Railroad Station, but there is no direct public bus or train from the airport to Terryville. Plan for the onward connection from those locations rather than treating the airport bus as a complete trip to town.
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Before you go
Pickup arrangements, service details and bus schedules can change, so check the Bradley International Airport official site before you go.
FAQs
Is there a direct public bus from Bradley Airport to Terryville?
Bradley’s bus links serve Hartford and Windsor Locks Railroad Station, but there is no direct public bus or train service from the airport to Terryville.
Where do you catch a taxi at Bradley Airport?
The taxi pickup area is outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim, between exit doors 2 and 3. An attendant helps direct passengers to taxis.
Where is the ride-app pickup at Bradley Airport?
Uber and Lyft pickups are at the curb outside Arrivals/Baggage Claim door 2, marked “Ride App Pick-up.” Request a ride through the respective app.
Can a shuttle take you from Bradley Airport to Terryville?
Seemo Shuttle serves Springfield/Hartford Bradley International Airport and the Five College area, but its service area does not name Terryville. Contact the provider to confirm service to your specific address.