Except for a few isolated areas in the north, Connecticut is well connected with major roads : I-95 is the main interstate, running from New York to Rhode Island along the shore of the Long Island Sound. I-91 travels north from I-95 at New Haven, weaving its way along the Connecticut River to Vermont. However, in Connecticut, as with the other New England states, it's a shame to miss out on the quiet countryside scenery along the side roads, so it's worth getting off the interstates if you have the time. While the back roads can be poorly labeled, the distances involved are so small that you're not likely to run into major problems if you get lost.

All of the major east coast airlines fly to Bradley International Airport near Hartford, and Greyhound, Bonanza (tel 1-800/556-3815, ) and Peter Pan Trailways (tel 1-800/237-8747, ) buses run to most of the main towns. Connecticut Transit buses (tel 860/525-9181 or 1-888/BUS-RIDE) serve the inland area around Hartford. Metro North (tel 1-800/638-7646) trains carry passengers between New Haven and New York City, with connecting services to numerous other towns; Amtrak's line runs between New York City and Boston with various stops along the shore and a connection to Hartford.

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