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.
Directions & Parking
Directions
The Bushnell is located in Downtown Hartford at 166 Capitol Avenue Hartford, Connecticut 06106
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.
From the West
Take I-84 East to Exit 48B (Capitol Avenue/Asylum Street). Bear right onto Capitol Avenue. At the light, turn left onto Capitol Avenue. Continue one block to The Bushnell.
Free Parking Information
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 Information
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 $20+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 Information
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.
Accessible Parking
Valet Parking Information
*NEW* The Bushnell is pleased to announce our new partnership with Laz Parking who will provide safe, secure and convenient valet services at select performances* beginning September 28, 2023.
Please note: Valet drop off and pick will no longer be on Capitol Avenue. The new drop off and pick up location for valet services is 1 Clinton Street, Hartford, CT.
- Valet service will be available beginning 2-hours before performances.
- The cost for valet services is $15/vehicle.
Note: There is no valet during weekday matinee performances
*If the performance you are attending will not be offering valet service, this information will be communicated in your pre-show email.
Bicycle Parking Information
Bicycle parking is available in the State of Connecticut parking lot (107 Capitol Avenue, Hartford).
Weekday Matinee Parking
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 Information
Call: 860.525.9181
Website: 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!