Planning Your Journey
Here, you’ll find all the details you need to plan your journey to Yale. Whether you're arriving by plane, train, or car, we’ve compiled essential information on transportation options, including how to get to campus from nearby airports, train stations, and bus terminals. Be sure to review the travel resources to choose the best option for your arrival, ensuring a smooth and stress-free trip to Yale.
Program Start and End Dates
View the dates and deadline page for all of the program dates. If you are checking into summer housing, information is available at our Housing Check-In page. If you are attending an on-campus Yale Writers' Workshop, view the program page.
[point] Students may not arrive late to or leave early from any YSS program.
Airports
The most common airports used are John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia in New York, Newark International in New Jersey, and Bradley International in Windsor Locks, CT.
| Airport / City | Code | Distance from Yale |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy (New York, NY) | JFK | 80 Miles / 129 km |
| LaGuardia (New York, NY) | LGA | 73 Miles / 117 km |
| Newark (Newark, NJ) | EWR | 93 Miles / 150 km |
| Bradley Airport (Windsor Locks, CT) | BDL | 52 Miles / 84 km |
| Tweed Airport (New Haven, CT) | HVN | 5 Miles / 8 km |
| Logan Airport (Boston, MA) | BOS | 140 Miles / 225 km |
| Theodore Green (Warwick, RI) | PVD | 96 Miles / 155 km |
Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport is a smaller airport located just outside of New Haven with direct flights to a number of cities in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.
Airport Shuttles
If you plan to arrive at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty (EWR) or Bradley International (BDL), the easiest transportation to the Yale University campus is via GO Airport Shuttle.
Transportation Details
Buses
From New Haven's Union Station, bus connections are available around the region. Local bus service is provided by Connecticut Transit.
Campus Map
[link] Interactive Campus Map
Lodging
[link] Hotels convenient to Yale
Parking and Shuttles
Visit Yale's parking page for information on how to park around campus and the Yale Shuttle. Every weekday, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., shuttle buses operate on a designated campus route. There is no shuttle service on Memorial Day in May, Juneteenth, or Independence Day, July 4. A Yale ID is required for this free transportation.
Taxi
Taxis meet all trains and buses at Union Station in New Haven. Include a tip for taxi drivers of about 15% of the total fare; add an extra $1 to $2 for help with luggage. Uber and Lyft are also widely available in New Haven.
Train
Amtrak offers daily service to New Haven Union Station from Boston and to Washington, D.C. via Penn Station in New York, and also services Newark airport. Metro-North Railroad offers frequent service from Grand Central Station in New York City to New Haven. The Hartford Line connects New Haven with cities in central Connecticut.