Where is Bethel, CT?
The small New England town of Bethel is located in northern Fairfield County. Bethel lies sixty miles northeast of New York City and fifty miles southwest of Hartford and is accessed by state routes 6, 53, and 58 and Interstate 84. Bethel is easy to access by car or public transportation. Its neighboring towns are Redding, Danbury, Brookfield and Newtown.
Distance to Major Cities
| Hartford, CT | 46 Miles |
| New York, NY | 56 Miles |
| Providence, RI | 107 Miles |
| Boston, MA | 140 Miles |
Discover Bethel’s Business Districts
Historic Downtown
The downtown area comprises an historic New England “walking” town center with a multitude of old and new independent shops and eateries.
Route 6 Corridor
Route 6 is home to Target, Big Y World Class Market, Microtel, Starbucks, Rita’s and a wide variety of other local businesses.
Clarke Business Park
Clarke Business Park is located on Route 53 and is the home of several businesses, including professional office, light manufacturing and corporate headquarters.
Berkshire Corporate Park
Berkshire Corporate Park contains 300 park-like acres and is a premier space for corporate headquarters. Many area residents enjoy the scenic grounds for jogging and walking.
Ways to Get to Bethel
HART Bus
Bethel is easily accessible by HART bus, with the 5 Route running regularly from Downtown Danbury to several stops in Bethel center. View the timetable at hartransit.com/5route.html
Train
Metro North trains run regularly into the Bethel train station, which is walking distance to downtown Bethel. Timetables are available by calling Metro North at 800-638-7646, or by visiting mta.info.
Station Parking
The Parking Operator is Town of Bethel. Please call 203-794-8505 for further information.
Taxis
3V Services (203) 300-7898. Call ahead for taxi.
Accessibility
Full ADA accessible for elderly and disabled. Platform at grade behind station.
