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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 02
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 02
$103
Fastest journey on Oct 02
1 h 34 m
Average journey duration on Oct 02
1 h 37 m
Trains on Oct 02
37
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamden, 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 Hamden, CT to New York, NY will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Fri, Oct 02, we found 37 trains from Hamden, CT to New York, NY, including 24 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 02 the direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Fri, Oct 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
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2167 Acela
2155 Acela
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2165 Acela
95Trains from Hamden, CT to New York, NY run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:21 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Hamden, CT to New York, NY trains for today, Thursday, October 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:31 PM Hamden, CT | 1h40 | 10:11 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:34 PM Hamden, CT | 1h53 | 11:27 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 2 | |||||
141 | 5:21 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 2h34 | 7:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 | 5:34 AM Hamden, CT | 2h21 | 7:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 | 6:12 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h43 | 7:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 Acela | 7:07 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h44 | 8:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
495 · 95 | 8:06 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 2h16 | 10:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
495 · 95 | 8:19 AM Hamden, CT | 2h03 | 10:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
1645 · 171 | 8:27 AM Hamden, CT | 3h57 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
125 | 8:42 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 2h39 | 11:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 | 8:43 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h39 | 10:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 | 9:03 AM Hamden, CT | 2h18 | 11:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 Acela | 9:14 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h36 | 10:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 | 9:35 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h46 | 11:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
471 · 171 | 10:03 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 2h21 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
471 · 171 | 10:16 AM Hamden, CT | 2h08 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
171 | 10:38 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h46 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 11:11 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h40 | 12:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Hamden, CT to New York, NY trains use the Union Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamden, CT and New York, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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