4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Branford, CT
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Branford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Branford, CT will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 1 buses that leave New York, NY for Branford, CT on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 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.
10:00 AM2h05New York, NY12:05 PMBranford, CT$171One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM2h05New York, NY12:05 PMBranford, CT$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Branford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Branford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Branford, CT:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Branford, CT costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Branford, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
New York, NY to Branford, CT Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Branford, CT bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Branford, CT buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h55 | 10:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 12:40 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h10 | 6:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h41 | 1:40 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| 10:00 AM New York, NY | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Branford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Branford, CT
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Buses from New York, NY to Branford, CT run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Branford, CT
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