Depending on where you’re coming from, thanks to New Haven’s great location, there are multiple ways to get to Yale’s campus. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel.
By Train:
From New York City: The MTA Metro-North offers service from Grand Central Station (NYC) to Union Station (New Haven).
From Union Station, you may take a taxi to Phelps Gate – the main gate on campus.
From Other East Coast Locations: Amtrak has trains from Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, New York, Providence, and Boston.
By Plane:
Tweed Airport in New Haven is serviced by US Air. The airport is approximately 10 minutes away from Yale.
Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks, CT is serviced by all major airlines. It is approximately 1 hour away from Yale. Connecticut Limo is a shuttle service that travels to and from Bradley Airport in Hartford.
LaGuardia and JFKAirports in New York are serviced by all major airlines. They are approximately 1.5-2 hours away from Yale. The GO Connecticut Airport Shuttle from LaGuardia or JFK will reach New Haven. Reservations for a special discounted rate [$65 each way; $43 companion fare] can be made at the GO Connecticut Airport Shuttle’s Reservation Portal on their website or by phone through the GO Connecticut Airport Shuttle Reservation Department (203-891-1280; 7AM-9PM ET) in order to receive the discount.
By Bus:
Greyhound and Peter Pan have bus terminals in New Haven at Union Station. Its buses reach most cities in the Northeast.
Perhaps the most affordable option, Megabus now stops in New Haven!
Although Bolt Bus does not come directly to New Haven, they connect many cities with New York City. After reaching NYC, take the MTA Metro-North train to New Haven.
From Union Station, you may take a taxi to Phelps Gate – the main gate on campus.
By Car:
For directions from I-91 S, I-95 N, I-95 S, New York, and Boston, See www.infonewhaven.com/content/getting-here-car
To coordinate carpooling, shared lodging, or other networking, join the Puerto Rican Student Conference Facebook event and post on the Wall about your interest.
Parking
There are parking garages and street parking around the conference area. The closest parking garage is the Crown Street Garage, which is located on the corner of College and Crown, with access from College Street. This garage is located next to the Shubert Theater (247 College Street), which is the main conference venue.
For more information about on-campus parking options available to visitors, see the Yale Transportation Options website.
By Taxi:
Metro Taxi serves the New Haven area. Taxis can be called at (203) 777-7777.
More information about travel to New Haven, Connecticut can be found at www.infonewhaven.com/
If you are arriving at Union Station, you may take a taxi to Phelps Gate – the main gate on campus. Taxis line up in front of the station to await passengers.
This information is provided for informational purposes only. The Puerto Rican Student Conference does not endorse or assume any responsibility for the transportation selections for conference participants.