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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
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Windsor, CT 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 Windsor, CT to New Haven, 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 Windsor, CT for New Haven, CT on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 65 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 45 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 Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 52m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (45m by bus vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:25 PM Windsor, CT | 0h45 | 11:10 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Windsor, CT | 0h45 | 12:10 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Windsor, CT to New Haven, CT run on average 3 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:14, the last at 23:12. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 6:14 AM |
Last bus 11:12 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.
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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.
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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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