The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 23 trains that leave Boston, MA for West Haven, CT on Fri, May 08, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
175 Northeast Regional3:15 PM2h38South Station, Boston, MA5:53 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$411One-way0 transfers
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer3:15 PM4h32South Station, Boston, MA7:47 PMWest Haven, CT$441One-way1 transfer
85 Northeast Regional10:20 AM2h20South Station, Boston, MA12:40 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$691One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional8:12 AM1h33South Station, Boston, MA9:45 AMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$811One-way0 transfers
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line12:50 PM4h20South Station, Boston, MA5:10 PMWest Haven, CT$891One-way1 transfer
171 Northeast Regional8:12 AM1h33South Station, Boston, MA9:45 AMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$811One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:15 AM2h02South Station, Boston, MA9:17 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$3491One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela9:10 AM2h03South Station, Boston, MA11:13 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1601One-way0 transfers
2151 NextGen Acela5:00 AM2h05South Station, Boston, MA7:05 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$2411One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela11:05 AM2h06South Station, Boston, MA1:11 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$2411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to West Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $513 Average price |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $472 (€377) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT costing on average $513 (€410).
Other travel options to West Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
Live departures
Boston, MA to West Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to West Haven, CT trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 AM Boston, MA | 2h31 | 1:41 PM West Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Boston, MA | 2h28 | 2:03 PM West Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT
Trains from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Boston, MA and West Haven, CT from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at West Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to West Haven, CT
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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