The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hartford, CT for New Brunswick, NJ on Tue, Dec 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €194.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€72 Average price | €233 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 AM Hartford, CT | 3h59 | 12:34 PM New Brunswick, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:27 PM Hartford, CT | 4h32 | 7:59 PM New Brunswick, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Hartford, CT | 3h30 | 10:45 PM New Brunswick, NJ | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ
Trains from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 20:14 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hartford, CT and New Brunswick, NJ from $37 (€30). 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 Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ 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 Brunswick, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hartford, CT to New Brunswick, NJ
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
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