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Yale University Art Gallery
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Cheapest price
$360
Average price
$360
Fastest journey
12 h 4 m
Average duration
12 h 4 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
353 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT will cost around $360 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $360.
Of the 1 buses that leave Burlington, VT for New Haven, CT on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 353 km distance in an average of 12 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 4 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$140 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration Fastest 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT costing on average $147 (€120).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 12h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $360 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
The table below shows live departures for Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:58 AM Burlington, VT | 12h04 | 10:02 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Burlington, VT to New Haven, CT run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 219 miles (353 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 219 miles (353 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 2:50 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Renowned museum housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. A standout stop for painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Celebrated natural history museum known for dinosaurs, fossils, anthropology, and family-friendly science exhibits. Recently renewed and very popular with visitors.
Historic neighborhood and leafy square known for Italian heritage, brownstones, and spring cherry blossoms. One of New Haven’s most loved walking areas.
Large park with trails, lawns, and elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound. A top choice for outdoor time and scenic photos.
Walkable historic campus with courtyards, Gothic architecture, libraries, and plazas. It is the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Coal-fired, thin-crust pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven’s signature dish and a point of local pride.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
A simple local pizza variation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and little or no mozzarella. It highlights the city’s Italian American baking tradition.
Well-known local favorite for New Haven-style pizza, including excellent red pies and house specialties. Casual setting with strong local reputation.
Legendary, long-running pizzeria best known for New Haven-style apizza and its famous white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply traditional.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for refined cooking, polished service, and a more upscale dining experience.
Moderate for a U.S. college city: casual food is affordable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey on busy weekends.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service, delivery, and rideshares.
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