Driving to the airport can seem like the simplest transportation choice. You get into your car, follow the route, park, and walk into the terminal. But for Connecticut travelers heading toward JFK or LaGuardia, the actual process can involve much more than the drive itself.

Traffic, airport parking, terminal access, and the return trip can all become part of the travel equation.

For travelers in Fairfield County and New Haven County, Red Dot Airport Shuttle provides a shared transportation alternative to driving directly to JFK or LaGuardia. The service also serves Westchester County, giving travelers in its service area another way to organize their airport transportation.

The better choice depends on your trip, but comparing the two approaches can help you decide before the day of departure.