- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milford, CT to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milford, CT to New York, NY will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 10 buses that leave Milford, CT for New York, NY on Sun, Jun 21, 10 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 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.

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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milford, CT to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milford, CT to New York, NY:
A bus is $0.50 (€0.41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milford, CT to New York, NY costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Milford, CT to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:35 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2h55 | 2:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Bridgeport, Transportation Center | 2h20 | 2:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2h30 | 4:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2h00 | 5:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2h10 | 8:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1h55 | 7:50 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2h10 | 9:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1h50 | 1:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:25 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1h50 | 7:15 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2h05 | 11:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milford, CT to New York, NY run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
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A major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays on the natural world.
The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
A high-energy commercial crossroads known for giant screens, Broadway proximity, and classic first-time New York spectacle.
An elevated park built on a former rail line, popular for design, public art, Hudson views, and social media appeal.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its crisp yet foldable base. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, cured salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s strong Jewish deli tradition.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars; 20%+ for excellent service. USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis or tip 10-15%, and tip hotel staff.
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