Getting around Windsor Locks means choosing between driving, airport ground transport and CTtransit connections. Bradley International Airport is in town, and the nearby New England Air Museum and Connecticut Trolley Museum have much shorter driving times than walking times from Bradley Inn rooms.
- Bradley International Airport is about 12 minutes by car or 49 minutes on foot from the inn.
- The New England Air Museum is about 14 minutes by car from the inn.
- The Connecticut Trolley Museum is about 8 minutes by car from the inn.
- CTtransit Route 24 connects the airport with Windsor Locks Railroad Station.
Is Windsor Locks Walkable for Visitors?
Some Windsor Locks destinations take considerably longer to reach on foot than by car. From Bradley Inn, the city centre is about 57 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car; the New England Air Museum is about 86 minutes on foot or 14 minutes by car, and the Connecticut Trolley Museum is about 94 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car.
Those times make a car or another ride a practical consideration for museum trips. The airport is also about 49 minutes on foot from the inn, compared with about 12 minutes by car. For airport connections by bus, taxi or rideshare, use the pickup information below rather than assuming the walk is the simplest option.
Driving and Local Roads
Driving gives you the most direct route from the inn to the area’s museums. The New England Air Museum is at 36 Perimeter Road in Windsor Locks.
Its visitor directions send drivers from I-91 Exit 40 via Route 20, Route 75 and Perimeter Road; free visitor parking is available on site, with a large accessible parking area near the entrance.
For the Connecticut Trolley Museum, the address is 58 North Road, East Windsor. From I-91 Exit 45, follow Route 140 East signs and continue about one mile to the museum on the right.
The New England Air Museum’s regular hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with last admission at 3:30 p.m. The museum closes on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours can change, so check the museum’s official site before you go.
Taxis, Rideshares and Shuttles
Bradley International Airport has on-demand and pre-arranged taxi service, plus authorized Uber and Lyft pickups. At the airport, taxis pick up outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level between doors 2 and 3, where an attendant can assist. For scheduling or fare inquiries, the airport gives the number 860-627-3128.
For Uber or Lyft, go to the curbside pickup outside door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked “Ride App Pick-up.”
The airport says drivers are stationed near the terminal and can arrive 3–5 minutes after a ride is requested. Limousine service must be arranged in advance; drivers typically meet passengers inside the terminal and escort them to the vehicle.
The airport also sits about 30 minutes from Hartford. If you are arranging airport transport before landing, the airport’s guide to getting from the airport to Windsor Locks covers the connection options.
Public Transport Connections
CTtransit links Bradley International Airport with Windsor Locks Railroad Station and downtown Hartford. Route 24 serves Terminal A outside the baggage-claim and arrivals level at door 6, connecting the airport with Windsor Locks Railroad Station.
Route 30, the Bradley Flyer, also stops at Terminal A outside door 6 and runs to downtown Hartford, including Connecticut Convention Center and Union Station; the airport describes the trip as approximately 30 minutes.
Service frequency varies by route and time. The airport describes Bradley Flyer buses as running every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and approximately hourly during early mornings, late at night and on Sundays.
Route 905 connects Windsor Locks and Enfield with Hartford, with stops including Windsor Locks Railroad Station. Check CTtransit’s timetable for the times that fit your trip.
CTtransit’s published regular local fare is $1.75 for a two-hour pass, which allows unlimited local rides during the two-hour period after activation. You need exact fare when paying aboard; fareboxes do not provide change. Fare information and schedules can change, so check the official CTtransit site before you travel.
Choosing Transport for Nearby Attractions
For the two nearby museums, the drive times from Bradley Inn are much shorter than the walking estimates. The New England Air Museum’s directions and free on-site parking make driving a practical option; you can pair the route planning with this New England Air Museum visitor guide.
For the airport, compare the car time with the bus connection to Windsor Locks Railroad Station, or use the designated taxi and ride-app pickup areas. For Hartford, the Bradley Flyer provides a direct airport connection to downtown destinations.
The Connecticut Trolley Museum is in East Windsor, and its directions lead from I-91 Exit 45 along Route 140 East. If you are planning that visit, the Connecticut Trolley Museum visit guide provides more context for the destination.
FAQs
Is there a bus between Bradley International Airport and Windsor Locks?
Yes. CTtransit Route 24 connects the airport with Windsor Locks Railroad Station, with airport service at Terminal A, outside door 6.
Where do you meet a taxi at Bradley International Airport?
Taxi pickup is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level between doors 2 and 3. An attendant assists passengers there.
How do you get from Bradley International Airport to Hartford by bus?
CTtransit Route 30, the Bradley Flyer, connects the airport with downtown Hartford, including Union Station and the Connecticut Convention Center. The airport describes the trip as approximately 30 minutes.