Travel and Lodging

Getting to Yale University

Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN)

Yale’s campus is only a few minutes from Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport. Car rentals and taxi services are available for easy access to campus.

How to get to Yale from Tweed

Bradley International Airport

Windsor Locks/Hartford, CT (52 miles)

Bradley International Airport is marketed as the “no hassle” alternative to the New York City airports. It is served by all major airlines and is reasonably easy to access from New Haven.

How to get to Yale from Bradley

  • Bus: CT Transit 24 Windsor-Bradley or 30 Bradley Flyer to campus

  • Train: Amtrak from Windsor Locks to New Haven takes approximately one hour and costs $10; call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

  • Ride Share Service: Uber is approximately $70-$80 USD

  • Private Car Service: Costs approximately $125-$230 USD through Yale’s preferred vendors: Premier (860-828-9111), Serlin, or Hy’s

  • Hertz Car Rental has special one-way rates from Bradley to New Haven

John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

Jamaica, NY (80 miles)

JFK is the largest and most heavily used airport in the New York Metro area. It serves international travelers from all over the globe. If you plan to fly at a peak time, particularly at the start of national holidays, you will need extra time to check-in. Be aware that because of the volume of people using JFK, immigration controls could delay your travel time to campus.

How to get to Yale from JFK

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Flushing, NY (73 Miles)

With flights to cities mainly across the United States as well as Canada and the Caribbean, LGA provides over 1,000 daily takeoffs and landings. The smallest of the New York airports, travelers agree it is fairly quiet and easy to pass through.

How to get to Yale from LaGuardia

Newark Airport (EWR)

Newark, NJ (93 Miles)

Newark International Airport is a viable alternative for international travelers visiting Yale. Peak holiday travel periods are busy so travelers should allow extra time. Amtrak provides rail service to/from Newark Airport (EWR) to New Haven.

How to get to Yale from Newark

  • Bus and Train: Take the NY Airport Service bus from the airport and then take the Metro-North Train from Grand Central Station to New Haven

  • Train/Monorail: AirTrain, a monorail, connects the Newark Airport train station to the airport terminals. When you purchase a train ticket from Newark Airport (EWR) to New Haven (NHV), the cost of the monorail is included. Amtrak, 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245).

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston, MA (140 miles)

The opinion is divided on Logan, but it has been undergoing renovations. Although some people still consider it sprawling and difficult to navigate, others consider it their favorite airport in the United States. Make sure you work out which terminal you need though.

How to get to Yale from Logan

  • Train: From Logan, connect to Boston’s South Station by way of the MBTA Silver Line. Amtrak, 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245).

Providence T. F. Green Airport (PVD)

Providence, RI (96 miles)

Providence’s T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is an attractive alternative to Boston’s Logan International Airport as delays and wait times at this airport are minimal. Car rentals are available for an easy 1.5-hour drive along I-95 south to New Haven.

How to get to Yale from T.F. Green

Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Harrison, NY (50 miles)

Located about 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan and 50 miles southwest of New Haven, passengers are attracted to Westchester County Airport (HPN) because of its comfort and convenience. Connections at major hubs now make it possible for passengers to access global destinations. Car rentals, taxis, and limos serve HPN.

How to get to Yale from Westchester

Hotels

The Study at Yale: $239/night

To book, call 203-503-3900 or their toll-free number, 866-930-1157, and reference rtFIN Conference. Book by September 18.

Graduate New Haven: $229/night

Book online.

New Haven Hotel: $189/night

To book, call 203-498-3141 or book online by September 22.

Courtyard Marriott New Haven
King $169 or Double Queen $179

To book, call 888-236-2427 or book online by September 17.