The Hanover Area

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Hanover, though located in the wilds of New Hampshire, is fairly easily accessible by plane, train or bus. The closest airport, Lebanon Regional airport, is a tiny airstrip about a ten minute taxi ride from Hanover. Unfortunately, as of this time, only US Air operates there. Boston's Logan Airport and the Manchester Airport are two larger options that offer more variety and flexibility located between 60 to 120 minutes from campus. From Boston, there is a Dartmouth Coach Shuttle from Logan Airport to Hanover. From Manchester, NH you can rent a car and follow the Boston directions.

Driving Directions from Boston: Take I-93 North to I-89 North. Get off at exit 18 and take Route 120 West to Hanover. Coming into Hanover from this direction brings you to a "Y" intersection at a stoplight with a gas station and grocery store on the right hand side. Bearing right and going through the light at the "Y" and take a left at the SECOND stoplight (do not count the one at the "Y" intersection). That will bring you to the Hanover Inn (on left), with the town green on the right.

Driving Directions from Burlington, VT: Take I-89 South to exit 18 and follow the directions into Hanover that are listed in the "Boston" option above.

From Points connecting via I-91: Follow I-91 to Exit 13. Follow signs into Hanover NH. Go over the bridge crossing the Connecticut River at the top of the hill is a four-way stoplight go straight, the Hanover Inn is immediately on the right.

Useful Phone Numbers
Vermont Transit Company (Bus Line) White River Junction, VT -- 800-637-0123
Big Yellow Taxi, Hanover, NH -- 603-643-8294
Dartmouth Coach (Boston/Logan to Hanover) -- 603 448-2800
Amtrak -- 800-872-7245
Lebanon Regional Airport -- 800 872-7245 (US Air Express)

You can also check out the Dartmouth College's directions page and there is an on-line interactive campus map.

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