Getting here

Getting to Niantic by I-95, rail, or air

Niantic sits south of I-95 in East Lyme; rail travelers continue by road from New London Union Station, and summer Friday traffic can slow the Connecticut shoreline.

Airport, rail, and shoreline approaches

Niantic sits between New London rail, Tweed New Haven Airport, Mystic, and the I-95 shoreline drive.

Compare New London rail, Tweed New Haven Airport, Providence, New York, Boston, and Mystic before choosing the first-night arrival. The lines are planning corridors, not turn-by-turn directions; use live traffic, parking rules, and beach notices before departure.

  • Tap a marker to compare the rail stop, small-airport option, regional feeder cities, and nearby Mystic add-on.
  • I-95 and beach parking can change the first-day feel quickly; check live traffic and town notices close to travel.
Open driving directions →

New York City

I-95 northeast to the East Lyme exits

Shoreline and Friday traffic can add substantial time; compare live conditions before departure.

Boston

I-90 / I-395 or I-95 south

The best corridor changes with traffic; compare both approaches before committing.

Providence

I-95 west toward East Lyme

Beach weekends can slow the shoreline portion of the drive.

Train

New London is the useful rail stop

Amtrak and Shore Line East serve New London Union Station, but Niantic has no active passenger station. Plan an onward car, taxi, or rideshare connection and check live travel time.

Air

Tweed New Haven is the closest small-airport option

Tweed is the nearest small-airport option in this guide, but flight choice may favor Bradley or Providence. Compare live ground travel before booking because I-95 conditions vary.

Car

Keep parking rules current

Beach access, resident rules, metered areas, and event traffic can change the day. Check official sources close to travel.

Town of East LymeCurrent local notices, beach/park rules, and municipal information.Amtrak New LondonRail access for New London Union Station before a short ride to Niantic.Tweed New Haven AirportClosest practical small-airport option for many Niantic visitors.Connecticut trafficCheck shoreline traffic before committing to a Friday arrival window.