The cheapest and fastest trains from Darien, CT to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darien, 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 Darien, CT to New York, NY will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darien, CT for New York, NY on Thu, May 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest trains will take 49 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.
3:00 AM0h49Darien, CT3:49 AMNew York, NY$71One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM0h49Darien, CT3:49 AMNew York, NY$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Darien, CT to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darien, CT to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darien, CT to New York, NY:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darien, CT to New York, NY costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
The journey is about 14m faster (58m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $21 (€17)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Metro-North Railroad (MNR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Darien, CT to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Darien, CT to New York, NY trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional | 7:04 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 7:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 7:53 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h58 | 8:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 9:30 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h52 | 10:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 9:59 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 10:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h56 | 11:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:27 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h57 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h50 | 12:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 12:53 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h54 | 1:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 1:31 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h58 | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 1:59 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h50 | 2:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 3:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 3:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 4:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h49 | 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 5:11 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h58 | 6:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 5:20 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 6:11 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 6:14 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h54 | 7:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 6:43 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h55 | 7:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2193 Acela | 8:51 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h55 | 9:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 9:04 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h48 | 9:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h07 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 11:00 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h49 | 11:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Darien, CT | 0h49 | 3:49 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darien, CT to New York, NY
Trains from Darien, CT to New York, NY run on average 18 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Darien, CT to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Darien, CT and New York, NY from $7 (€5). 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 Darien, CT to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darien, CT to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darien, CT to New York, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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