The cheapest and fastest trains from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 2 trains that leave Danbury, CT for Boston, MA on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
12:05 PM3h00Danbury, CT3:05 PMBoston, MA$781One-way0 transfers
2:13 AM3h02Danbury, CT5:15 AMBoston, MA$1421One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM3h00Danbury, CT3:05 PMBoston, MA$781One-way0 transfers
2:13 AM3h02Danbury, CT5:15 AMBoston, MA$1421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Danbury, CT to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $215 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $167 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $215 (€172).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Flight takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $41 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.85 (€-13.44). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Danbury, CT to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Danbury, CT to Boston, MA trains for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 2:13 AM Danbury, CT | 3h02 | 5:15 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Danbury, CT | 3h00 | 3:05 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA
Trains from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Danbury, CT and Boston, MA 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 Danbury, CT to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Danbury, CT to Boston, MA
- 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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