Central Connecticut State University

The closest major airport is Bradley International Airport, located at a distance of 20 miles from the city center of New Britain, in Hartford, CT.

The driving distance between New Britain and Hartford can be easily made in around 15 minutes, the cost of the fuel being of just $3 for a round trip between the 2 cities.

Getting Around in New Britain

The transportation options in New Britain, CT include taxi services, rental cars, buses and bikes. Operating since 1920, the New Britain Transportation Company offers public transportation services in the city, with routes including Arch Street/Meriden Square (route A), Farmington Avenue (route F) and Stanley Street (route S). New Britain is the largest city in Connecticut that does not have rail service or an active train station and most of the locals rely on the bus service or on their own car. Finding your way around the city on your bike, may be the most convenient option, especially during rush hour, offering you the possibility of avoiding the stop lights and getting to your intended destination in a short period of time.

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How to get to CCSU?

From the north: Drive on I-91 South and head to I-87 West. Drive until you get to Exit 39A and than proceed to Rt.9 South. Take the Exit 29 and drive until you get to Ella Grasso Boulevard. Turn right at the lights, and you're there.

From the South: I-95 North - I 91 North - Exit 22 North - Rt.9 North-Exit 29 - Cedar Street - turn left at the traffic light from the end of the ramp - turn right at the second traffic light into Paul Manafort Drive.

From the East: I 84 West - Exit 39 A - Rt. 9 South - Exit 29 - Ella Grasso Boulevard. Make a right when you get to the traffic lights.

From The West: Same driving directions as from the East.