DIRECTIONS
The Bushnell is located in Downtown Hartford at:
166 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Use Google Maps to navigate or follow directions:
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From the North or South, take I-91 to Exit 29A (Capitol Area). Go halfway around the rotary, and bear right onto Elm Street. Take the first left onto West Street. Turn right onto Capitol Avenue and continue one block to The Bushnell.
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From the East, take I-84 West to Exit 50 (Main Street). At the second light, turn left onto Main Street. At the tenth light, turn right onto Capitol Avenue. Continue three blocks to The Bushnell.
Parking Map
Free Parking
107 Capitol Avenue, Hartford
NEW! Buckingham Garage: 315 Buckingham Street, Hartford
We're proud to offer free parking for our patrons in the State of Connecticut parking lot along Capitol Avenue and at Buckingham Garage on the corner of Buckingham Street and Washington Street. The Buckingham Garage opens two hours before weekday evening performances and performances on Saturday and Sunday. The garage will close one hour after the end of the performance. Accessible parking is available in these lots. Free spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Paid Parking
GPS: 63-89 Capitol Avenue | 221 Hudson Street
If the free parking lot is full, parking is available at one of the paid lots. Please note the paid lots are not operated by The Bushnell. Parking costs $5+tax and can only be paid using a credit card at a ProPark kiosk. You'll need your license plate number when paying at the kiosk. Be aware of parking scams - Propark parking attendants do not ask for or accept cash.
Street Parking
Street parking can be paid for using a City of Hartford parking kiosk. Be aware of signage that indicates restricted street parking hours. In the event of snow, the City of Hartford may ban street parking. View detailed parking locations throughout the city.
Accessible Parking
Please look for prominently displayed signage off of Capitol Avenue that will direct patrons displaying a valid accessible parking permit to spaces. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is available in the State of Connecticut parking lot (107 Capitol Avenue, Hartford).
Weekday Matinee Parking Information
Limited parking is available throughout the city during business hours. Arrive early to allow ample time for parking and arrival to the theater. Check individual show pages to see if shuttle transportation has been arranged for your weekday matinee.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CTfastrak & CTtransit
860.525.9181 - www.cttransit.com
CTfastrak and CTtransit are great options for getting to downtown Hartford, including The Bushnell. CTfastrak is Connecticut’s new bus rapid transit system with frequent service and free parking in many locations. CTtransit has routes that serve downtown from the entire greater Hartford region.
All routes are in Google Maps - a great way to plan your trip. Just enter your starting address and travel date/time for transit directions to the Bushnell.
Also, real time bus arrival information is available in the Hartford area to make your trip even easier, just download ‘TransitApp’ to your iOS or Android device and you’ll have accurate arrival and departure times right in your hand!