For BDL airport transportation to Branford, you can drive, arrange a taxi or ride app, rent a car, or use the airport’s public-transport connections. Bradley International Airport is in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and the road distance to Branford is 57 miles.
- From Branford Motel, the drive to Bradley International Airport is about 69 minutes.
- The airport’s address is Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096.
- Bradley’s transit connections serve Hartford and Windsor Locks Railroad Station.
- Bradley offers taxis, authorized ride apps, pre-arranged limousine service and rental cars.
How far is Bradley Airport from Branford?
Bradley International Airport is 57 miles by road from Branford, while the drive from Branford Motel takes about 69 minutes. These are different measures: the first is the distance between the airport and Branford, and the second is the estimated driving time from the motel.
If you are weighing airports for your trip, the comparison of airports serving a Branford stay can help put Bradley in context. The airport’s address is Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096.
Driving from BDL to Branford
Driving is a direct way to travel between Bradley Airport and Branford, with the route measuring 57 miles. Bradley Airport gives an approximate drive time of one hour to New Haven, but its directions page does not give a drive time to Branford.
For a rental car, Bradley places its rental brands in the Ground Transportation Center at 180 Schoephoester Road, beside Terminal A. You can reach it by a sheltered walkway without taking a shuttle.
Rental-car 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. Check the airport’s official site before you go for current rental and transport details.
Shuttle and public-transport connections
Bradley’s public-transport connections take you to Hartford or Windsor Locks Railroad Station; the airport information does not describe a direct public-transit trip from the terminal to Branford. The 30-Bradley Flyer runs between the airport and downtown Hartford, with its airport stop outside door 6 on Terminal A’s baggage-claim and arrivals level.
The Bradley Flyer takes approximately 30 minutes to Hartford. Bradley describes service every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and approximately hourly during early mornings, late nights and Sundays. For rail access, Bradley says the airport connects to Hartford Line service via Windsor Locks station, about 3 miles from the airport, with a Route 24 bus connection.
CTtransit Route 24 links Bradley with Windsor Locks Railroad Station, and its airport stop is outside door 6 at Terminal A. These connections cover the airport-to-Hartford and airport-to-station legs; check the relevant operators’ current service information before planning onward travel to Branford.
Taxi, ride-app and rental-car considerations
Taxis and ride apps have designated airport pickup points, while rental cars are collected at the Ground Transportation Center. Bradley says taxis are available on demand or by advance scheduling. Their pickup point is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level between doors 2 and 3, where an attendant assists passengers.
Bradley identifies Uber and Lyft as its authorized ride-app companies. Their pickup area is curbside outside door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level. If you prefer a pre-arranged vehicle, Bradley says limousine drivers typically greet passengers inside the terminal and escort them to the designated vehicle.
For a pre-booked ride or a rental car, compare the arrangement with the room options at rooms at Branford Motel as you plan your arrival. Bradley’s authorized-provider list includes Gateway Limousine and Home Stretch Travel Services; it gives no Branford-specific fare or booking rule for either provider.
Which option fits your arrival?
Your choice depends on how you want to handle the trip beyond the airport. A rental car lets you drive onward from the Ground Transportation Center; a taxi or ride app offers a pickup at the terminal.
Public transport connects Bradley with Hartford and Windsor Locks Railroad Station, but the airport’s connections do not set out a complete route to Branford.
If you are comparing airport transfers with local travel, getting around Branford and its travel times is also relevant to planning the rest of your stay. For a pre-arranged limousine, confirm the provider’s Branford service and booking details directly rather than assuming the airport information covers them.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Bradley Airport to Branford?
The drive from Branford Motel to Bradley International Airport is about 69 minutes. The road distance from the airport to Branford is 57 miles.
Where do taxis pick up passengers at Bradley Airport?
The taxi pickup point is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, between doors 2 and 3. An attendant assists passengers there.
Where do ride apps pick up at Bradley Airport?
Bradley’s designated pickup area for Uber and Lyft is curbside outside door 2 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level.
Can you take public transport from Bradley Airport to Branford?
Bradley provides bus connections to downtown Hartford and Windsor Locks Railroad Station. Its airport information does not describe a complete public-transport route from the terminal to Branford.