Connecticut Demographics

Population

More than 23 million people live within a two and a half-hour drive from Hartford. No where in the United States are you closer to as many people, except for Manhattan where an additional 1 million people reside within the same driving radius. But no matter where your attendees come from they’ll find getting to the Connecticut Convention Center convenient and hassle-free.

Drive

Connecticut is ranked in the Top 10 for major highways and accessibility to its capital city, Hartford. By car, Hartford is ideally located where Interstates 84 and 91 intersect, at the gateway to New England. Just 30 minutes north and south of Hartford, the Interstate system connects you to the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) and the New York Thruway (Interstate 95).

Fly

If you’re flying, the newly expanded Bradley International Airport is only 12 miles from Hartford and serves 19 commercial carriers and nearly 300 national and international flights daily, including direct flights to Los Angeles, Denver and Amsterdam.

Train

Amtrak train service and non-stop, interstate bus lines to every major northeast city operate in and out of Union Station in downtown Hartford. Hartford’s Union Station serves as the region’s central rail and bus station for service points throughout the country, including New York, Boston, and Washington, DC.

Star Shuttle Service

The Star Shuttle is the most convenient way to experience Downtown Hartford. The Hartford Star Shuttle is a free, downtown shuttle bus that leaves the CT Convention Center approximately every 12 minutes, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. On Saturdays, the shuttle runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Fifteen Star Shuttle stops bring you directly to dozens of Hartford hotels, historic sights, restaurants and entertainment venues!

For more information, or extended shuttle hours for special events, visit www.cttransit.com.

New England’s first hydrogen fuel-cell bus is part of the Hartford Star Shuttle route! Look for the bus with the big green leaves on the front – and zero exhaust from the tailpipe. It’s so quiet, chances are, you’ll see it before you hear it!

Weather

Connecticut experiences all four seasons beautifully. Plan your event accordingly with weather trends in the state. See the local weather and stay up-to-date with any weather alerts.