Workers from Windsor Locks pay $1.75 to reach BDL on Route 24
CTtransit Route 24 is the local bus linking Bradley International Airport (Terminals A/B access) with Windsor Locks and downtown Hartford for a flat $1.75 fare. Trips that actually enter the airport loop pull up near the arrivals area, so you can walk straight into the terminal instead of calling a rideshare from Route 75.
From downtown Hartford, the ride to BDL on trips that enter the terminal runs roughly 45–60 minutes, depending on time of day and traffic on I-91 and Route 75. This is not the fastest airport option, but it hits intermediate stops in Windsor, Windsor Locks, and surrounding neighborhoods that taxis usually skip.
Weekday frequency runs about every 30–60 minutes, but the timetable matters a lot: only certain Route 24 trips are marked with the airport symbol and actually drive into the airport loop. Many runs stop in Windsor Locks and turn back, so you must pick a trip that explicitly lists “Bradley Airport” in the schedule notes.
Weekend service drops off: Saturdays see fewer trips, and depending on the current signup there may be very limited or no Route 24 service to the airport on Sundays or holidays. Before banking on a $1.75 ride for an early-morning Terminal A departure, check the CTtransit Hartford Route 24 PDF for the exact date and day type.
Boarding is front-door only and CTtransit drivers take exact cash fare or passes; a single ride is $1.75 and you can buy a transfer or use a prepaid pass loaded before you reach BDL. Buses are standard city coaches, so expect basic seating, overhead grab rails, and no luggage racks; keep your roller by your feet and avoid blocking the aisle.
Step-by-step: using CTtransit Route 24 to/from BDL
- 1. Check the CTtransit Route 24 schedule for a trip specifically marked to “Bradley Airport” and note the time.
- 2. From downtown Hartford, be at your stop at least 5–10 minutes early, with $1.75 in exact change or a valid pass.
- 3. Board at the front door, pay the $1.75 fare, and confirm with the driver that this trip goes into the airport loop.
- 4. Ride 45–60 minutes toward Windsor Locks and BDL; stay seated with bags out of the aisle.
- 5. Get off at the Bradley Airport stop and follow signs into Terminal A or B check-in.
Practical tip: treat Route 24 as a weekday play and build at least a 90-minute buffer before check-in, since a missed airport-marked trip can leave you stuck at Windsor Locks instead of at the terminal doors.