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River in the New England region, US
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CT River Valley is in the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, in the US. It features the Knowledge Corridor region surrounding the Connecticut River's two largest cities, Springfield (Massachusetts) and Hartford.
Region surrounding Hartford and Springfield, which sit only 24 miles (39 km) apart.
Region in Western Massachusetts surrounding Springfield
By plane
The major international airport serving the Connecticut River Valley area is Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut - 12 mi (19 km) north of Hartford, Connecticut.
By train
Hartford Line, operated by CT Rail, is the commuter rail that connects Hartford (along with the towns of Berlin, Windsor, Windsor Locks and Enfield) to New Haven and Springfield.
By bus
Greyhound and Peter Pan bus service is available to Hartford.
By bus
Hartford is the biggest city in the area and the central hub for all public transport in the region. CT Transit is the region's reliable and extensive public transport system.
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