BDL Airport Transportation: Bradley International Airport to Northampton

Driving gives you a direct way to travel between Bradley and Northampton, and rental cars are available in the airport’s Ground Transportation Center. The center is adjacent to Terminal A and connected by a sheltered walkway, so you do not need a shuttle to reach the rental cars.

Rental companies are grouped by floor: Avis, Budget and Payless are on floor 2; Enterprise, National and Alamo are on floor 3; Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are on floor 4. The center’s address is 180 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096.

If you plan to drive, confirm rental availability and arrangements with your chosen provider.

Taxis, ride apps and prearranged limousine services offer different pickup arrangements at Bradley International Airport.

Taxi

On-demand taxis are available at the airport, and you can also schedule one ahead by calling (860) 627-3128. The taxi stand is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level between exit doors 2 and 3, where an attendant assists passengers.

Ride apps

Uber and Lyft are authorized to operate at Bradley. Their designated pickup is at the curb outside door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked “Ride App Pick-up.” Drivers are stationed near the terminal and can arrive in 3–5 minutes after you request a ride.

Prearranged limousine

Limousine service must be arranged ahead. Drivers typically meet passengers inside the terminal and escort them to the vehicle. Authorized providers serve Connecticut, Massachusetts and other northeastern locations.

Public transportation from Bradley to Northampton involves connections: airport services link to Hartford and Windsor Locks, while PVTA serves Northampton and nearby communities.

CTtransit’s 30-Bradley Flyer runs between the airport and downtown Hartford, including the Connecticut Convention Center and Union Station. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes.

The bus stop is on the outer curb at Terminal A’s baggage claim/arrivals level, by door 6. The service runs every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and approximately hourly during early morning, late-night and Sunday periods.

CTtransit Route 24 provides bus service between the airport and Windsor Locks Railroad Station. At the airport, the marked local-bus stop is at Terminal A, door 6. Windsor Locks Railroad Station is the nearest train station to the airport, three miles away.

PVTA serves Northampton and regional communities. Its Northampton-area routes include R41 to Easthampton, HCC and Holyoke Mall; R42 to Williamsburg; B43 to Hadley and Amherst; G47 to Westfield and Southwick; and B48 to Holyoke via Route 5. Check the current timetable for your selected route before traveling.

Amtrak’s Valley Flyer operates daily between Greenfield, Massachusetts, and New Haven, Connecticut, with stops in Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield. For a rail journey from the airport, plan the connection to the train separately.

Choose your transfer based on how directly you want to travel and whether you are comfortable making connections. A rental car, taxi, ride app or prearranged limousine can take you toward Northampton without relying on the public transit links through Hartford or Windsor Locks.

For a public-transit trip, check the Bradley Flyer or Route 24 connection first, then match it with the relevant rail or PVTA service. Schedules and airport transportation details can change, so check the official site before you go.

If you are planning local trips after arrival, PVTA’s routes connect Northampton with several nearby communities. The Northampton getting-around guide covers local transport in more detail.

Northampton’s city centre is about 6 minutes by car or 51 minutes on foot from North King Motel. If you are planning time in the centre after your airport transfer, the Northampton city-centre guide can help you plan that part of your visit.

Before leaving the airport, confirm pickup arrangements with your taxi, ride-app or limousine provider, or check the current transit timetable for every leg of a public transportation journey.

Where is Bradley International Airport?

Bradley International Airport is in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Where do taxis pick up passengers at Bradley Airport?

The taxi stand is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level between exit doors 2 and 3, where an attendant assists passengers.

Where do ride apps pick up at Bradley Airport?

The designated ride-app pickup is at the curb outside door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked “Ride App Pick-up.”