BDL airport transportation to West Springfield includes rental cars, taxis, rideshares, pre-arranged car services and public transit. Bradley International Airport is in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, about a 35-minute drive from Riverdale Inn.
- Airport: Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
- Drive: About 35 minutes from the hotel.
- Rental cars: Available at the Ground Transportation Center beside Terminal A.
- Public transit: The 30-Bradley Flyer runs to Hartford Union Station; it is not described as a direct West Springfield service.
How far is BDL from West Springfield?
The airport is in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, so your transfer crosses into Massachusetts to reach West Springfield.
That drive time gives you a useful baseline when comparing options, but the available facts do not establish a single door-to-door time for a taxi, shuttle or transit trip. If you are planning onward travel around West Springfield, see this guide to getting around West Springfield.
Driving and rental-car options
A rental car lets you leave the airport on your own schedule, and Bradley’s rental brands are in the Ground Transportation Center beside Terminal A.
From Terminal A, follow the rental-car signs to level 2 and use the connecting corridor near Door 6; no shuttle is needed. If you arrive at Terminal B, take the shuttle to Terminal A first.
Rental counters are spread across three floors: Avis, Budget and Payless are on the second floor; Enterprise, National and Alamo are on the third; Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are on the fourth. The center’s address is 180 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096.
There is no parking for personal vehicles at the rental-car pickup location. If you need to leave a vehicle at the airport, use an airport parking option. Passengers who need wheelchair assistance to the Ground Transportation Center can request it through their airline upon landing or at the rental-car counter when returning a vehicle.
Taxi and rideshare pickup
Taxis and app-based rides pick up outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level at Terminal A, but use separate locations. The airport identifies Uber and Lyft as authorized ride-app companies; their designated pickup is curbside outside Door 2. Drivers can arrive in 3–5 minutes after you request a ride.
The taxi stand is outside the same arrivals level, between exit doors 2 and 3, with an attendant on site. Taxis are available on demand or by advance arrangement. For taxi scheduling or fare inquiries, the airport lists (860) 627-3128.
Limousine service needs to be arranged in advance. Drivers typically meet passengers inside the terminal before escorting them to the vehicle.
Shuttle and public transportation
Public transit connects Bradley Airport with Hartford, while listed private car services cover Springfield and parts of Western Massachusetts. The 30-Bradley Flyer runs between the airport and Hartford Union Station in approximately 30 minutes. Its airport stop is on the outer curb outside Terminal A’s baggage claim and arrivals level, at Door 6.
CTtransit lists a one-way local fare of $1.75 for Route 30 and says the route operates seven days a week. The airport describes the bus as direct, semi-express service.
Service frequency varies: the airport lists every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and approximately hourly during early mornings, late nights and Sundays. Check CTtransit for current fare and schedule details before relying on a connection.
For travel onward from Hartford to West Springfield, the supplied facts do not specify a connecting route or total trip time. The airport also lists Route 24 between Bradley and Windsor Locks Railroad Station; the station is three miles from the airport.
The closest rail station is Windsor Locks, accessible by Route 24, and Hartford Line service connects Springfield, Massachusetts, with New Haven, Connecticut.
For a direct airport transfer, the airport lists Seemo Shuttle, LLC for the Springfield/Hartford–Bradley International Airport and Five College area in Western Massachusetts, at (413) 586-1120.
It also lists Affordable Airport Car Services for Western Massachusetts at (413) 739-7293, or (413) 537-9506 by cell or text, and Arrivability Car Service, Inc. for the Pioneer Valley’s I-91 corridor, including Springfield. Confirm service to your destination and arrange details directly with the provider.
Choosing a route for your arrival time
Your arrival time and how much coordination you are comfortable with can help narrow the options. A rental car gives you a vehicle at the airport; a taxi or rideshare picks up at the terminal; a pre-arranged shuttle or car service offers another way to plan the transfer ahead.
Public transit involves more than the airport-to-Hartford bus if West Springfield is your destination. Check the connection beyond Hartford before choosing it, especially if your flight arrives during the bus’s less frequent early-morning, late-night or Sunday periods.
For a separate local outing, Big E Coliseum is about a 13-minute drive from the hotel; see the guide to planning an event-day visit to Big E Coliseum.
Before you go: Bradley International Airport’s pickup arrangements and listed services, and CTtransit fares and schedules, can change. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Bradley Airport to West Springfield?
The listed 30-Bradley Flyer runs between the airport and Hartford Union Station. The supplied information does not identify a direct bus to West Springfield or specify the onward connection.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Bradley Airport?
The designated pickup is curbside outside Door 2 on Terminal A’s Arrivals/Baggage Claim level.
Where is the taxi stand at Bradley Airport?
It is outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, between exit doors 2 and 3. An attendant is on site.
Do rental cars require a shuttle from Terminal A?
No. The Ground Transportation Center is adjacent to Terminal A and accessible by a sheltered walkway. Passengers arriving at Terminal B should take the shuttle to Terminal A first.