For BDL airport transportation to Sturbridge, the most direct options are a rental car, taxi, rideshare or pre-arranged car service. Bradley International Airport is in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and the drive to Sturbridge takes about 57 minutes; public buses serve Hartford and Windsor Locks, but there is no direct bus to Sturbridge.
- Drive: About 57 minutes from Bradley International Airport to Sturbridge.
- Rental cars: Available at the Ground Transportation Center, connected to Terminal A by a sheltered walkway.
- Taxi and rideshare: Taxis are available on demand or by advance scheduling; Uber and Lyft are authorized at the airport.
- Public transit: CTtransit buses connect the airport with Hartford and Windsor Locks Railroad Station, not directly with Sturbridge.
How far is Bradley International Airport from Sturbridge?
The drive from Bradley International Airport to Sturbridge takes about 57 minutes. The airport is in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and is 30 minutes from Hartford.
For the trip to Sturbridge, Bradley International Airport's public-bus options go to Hartford or Windsor Locks Railroad Station, rather than directly to Sturbridge. That makes a car or an arranged road transfer the more direct choice. If you take public transit, plan for onward transportation after reaching one of those bus destinations.
Rental car and driving route
A rental car lets you drive from Bradley to Sturbridge without relying on a bus connection or arranging a separate pickup. Bradley places its rental-car brands in the Ground Transportation Center, adjacent to Terminal A and connected by a sheltered walkway; you do not need a shuttle from Terminal A.
After collecting your bags in Terminal A, follow the signs to level 2 and take the connecting corridor near door 6. If you arrive at Terminal B, take the shuttle to Terminal A, then follow the rental-car corridor at door 6 on level 2.
Rental-car counters 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 Ground Transportation Center is at 180 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096.
When returning a vehicle, follow roadway signs to the Ground Transportation Center and use the third-floor corridor to Terminal A. Personal vehicles cannot be parked at the rental-car pickup location, so use an airport parking option and follow its directions for walking or shuttle service.
You can request wheelchair assistance to the Ground Transportation Center through your airline upon landing or at the rental-car counter when returning a vehicle.
Taxi, shuttle and public transport options
Bradley International Airport says its taxi, ride-app and limousine information is provided for travelers’ convenience, and the Connecticut Airport Authority does not endorse individual providers. The airport’s public buses do not run directly to Sturbridge, so compare pickup arrangements and destinations before deciding which option fits your arrival.
Taxi
Taxis are available on demand or by advance scheduling. The taxi stand is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, between exit doors 2 and 3, with an attendant on site. For scheduling or fare inquiries, call (860) 627-3128.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft are the ride-app companies authorized to operate at Bradley. Request a ride through the relevant app, then meet your driver at the curb outside door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level. Drivers are stationed near the terminal and can arrive 3–5 minutes after a request.
Pre-arranged car service and shuttle
Limousine service must be arranged in advance. The driver typically meets passengers inside the terminal before escorting them to the vehicle. Seemo Shuttle serves the Springfield/Hartford–Bradley International Airport corridor and the Five College area in western Massachusetts; call (413) 586-1120 to contact the provider.
Confirm the service area and your destination with a provider before relying on a transfer to Sturbridge.
Public transit
CTtransit’s 30-Bradley Flyer runs from the airport to downtown Hartford, including Union Station and the Connecticut Convention Center; the ride takes approximately 30 minutes.
The bus stop is at Terminal A’s outer curb by the baggage-claim/arrivals level, at door 6. The service runs every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and approximately hourly during early morning, late-night, and Sunday periods.
Route 24 connects Bradley with Windsor Locks Railroad Station, which is 3 miles away. It boards at Terminal A’s baggage-claim/arrivals level, at the curb by door 6 marked “Local Buses/CTtransit,” and runs every 20 minutes from 4:10 AM to 12:30 AM on weekdays.
Neither route provides a direct public bus to Sturbridge, so arrange onward transport if you choose this option.
What should you verify before landing?
Before you travel, confirm the current service details for your chosen transfer, especially if you plan to use a bus, rental car or pre-booked ride. Bus schedules, boarding locations and ground-transport arrangements can affect how you connect after landing.
Check current CTtransit information and Bradley International Airport’s ground-transport guidance for bus service and airport pickups. For a taxi or car service, confirm the pickup point and fare or booking details directly with the provider. If renting, check your rental company’s instructions and allow time to reach its counter from your arrival terminal.
Check the official site before you go: use Bradley International Airport’s guidance for airport facilities and pickups, and CTtransit’s information for bus service.
Planning your arrival in Sturbridge
Bradley International Airport is about a 57-minute drive from a hotel in Sturbridge.
Choose your transfer around how you want to handle the final leg from Bradley: drive yourself, arrange a road pickup, or use a bus to Hartford or Windsor Locks and organize a connection from there. A rental car, taxi, rideshare or pre-arranged car service avoids the public-bus connection for a direct trip to Sturbridge.
For local transport after arrival, getting around Sturbridge covers ways to plan trips around town.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Bradley Airport to Sturbridge?
No. CTtransit’s airport buses go to downtown Hartford and Windsor Locks Railroad Station, but neither route goes directly to Sturbridge.
Where do you catch a taxi at Bradley?
The taxi stand is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, between exit doors 2 and 3. An attendant is on site.
Where do rental cars pick up at Bradley?
Rental-car brands are in the Ground Transportation Center beside Terminal A. From Terminal A, follow signs to level 2 and use the connecting corridor near door 6.
Can you get from Worcester Regional Airport to Sturbridge?
Worcester Regional Airport is another airport serving the area. The route from Worcester Regional Airport to Sturbridge is an alternative to arriving through Bradley.