

Board the Train to Carousel Fun at Bushnell Park
Join the fun on Saturday, July 26th, for a day trip on the CTrail Hartford Line! Perfect for families looking for a fun and affordable summer outing! 🎠🚂
🎟️ For just $5 per person*, your ticket includes:
- Round-trip train rides from any station on the CTrail Hartford Line between New Haven and Hartford, with travel to and from Hartford Union Station as your destination. (See the full list of stations at hartfordline.com/route_stations/)
- Unlimited rides on the Bushnell Park Carousel from 1:25 PM to 3:25 PM
Whether you're riding the carousel, relaxing in the park, or exploring downtown Hartford, this event offers a memorable way to spend a summer Saturday - rain or shine! ☀️🌧️
Plan Your Adventure:
- 🎟️ Purchase your tickets here in advance!
- 🚂 Board Train 6454, departing New Haven Union Station at 12:30 PM and stopping at all CTrail Hartford Line stations en route to Hartford
- 🕐 1:19 PM: Arrive at Hartford Union Station
- 🚶♂️ Take a short 5-minute walk to Bushnell Park
- 🎠 1:25 – 3:25 PM: Enjoy unlimited carousel rides, relax in the park, or explore downtown
- 🚂 Return trip options from Hartford Union Station:
- Train 6455 at 2:59 PM
- Train 6457 at 4:05 PM
🎟️ Tickets are limited, purchase yours today!
Note: Tickets are only valid on the train options listed above. Please purchase the same number of Eventbrite tickets as the number of people in your group.
👉 Important Ticketing & Boarding Info:
- Do NOT use the Ticket Vending Machines at the station — your $5 Eventbrite ticket covers both round-trip train fares and carousel rides.
- Simply show proof of your Eventbrite tickets (printed or on your phone) on board Train 6454 — no additional ticket is needed.
- Wristbands for carousel access and train rides home will be distributed on board Train 6454.
- Each person attending the event — including adults — must have their own Eventbrite ticket and wristband.
To view the full train schedule, please visit HartfordLine.com/fares-schedules
Questions❓ Email [email protected]