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Compare train and bus for Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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$47 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
How to get from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
173 Northeast Regional11:40 AM2h25South Station, Boston, MA2:05 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
67 Northeast Regional6:45 PM2h23South Station, Boston, MA9:08 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2155 NextGen Acela7:15 AM2h02South Station, Boston, MA9:17 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$5191One-way0 transfers
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85 Northeast Regional10:20 AM2h20South Station, Boston, MA12:40 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$531One-way0 transfers
137 Northeast Regional1:37 PM2h40South Station, Boston, MA4:17 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$411One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional9:20 AM2h34South Station, Boston, MA11:54 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1:55 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM2h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:50 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$481One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:45 AM3h10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1:55 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$571One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Travel to New Haven, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and New Haven, CT as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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