The Historic Connecticut State House: A Journey Through Time

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from anywhere in Southeastern Connecticut, take I-95 N towards New Haven. Continue on I-95 N for about 30 miles. Take exit 47 for I-91 N toward Hartford. Merge onto I-91 N and continue for about 2 miles. Take exit 3 for Trumbull St toward Downtown. Follow Trumbull St to the intersection with State St. Turn right onto State St, and the Connecticut State House Site will be located on your right at 41.308414 latitude and -72.927342 longitude. Parking may be available in nearby public parking garages, which may incur a fee.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  If you are using public transportation, take the Metro-North train from stations in Southeastern Connecticut to New Haven. The closest major train stations include Old Saybrook or New London. Upon arriving at New Haven Union Station, exit the station and head east on Union Ave. Continue straight to cross over the highway, and then turn left onto State St. Walk approximately 15 minutes (0.7 miles) to reach the Connecticut State House Site at 41.308414 latitude and -72.927342 longitude.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  For those preferring bus travel, take a Connecticut Transit bus from various locations in Southeastern Connecticut to New Haven. Routes such as the 234 or 236 connect cities like New London and Groton to New Haven. Once you arrive at the New Haven Green (a central hub), walk east on Chapel St until you reach State St. Turn left onto State St, and walk about 5 minutes to the Connecticut State House Site located at 41.308414 latitude and -72.927342 longitude.