The cheapest and fastest trains from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 31 trains that leave Jersey City, NJ for Hartford, CT on Wed, Apr 22, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 22 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Apr 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
136 Northeast Regional8:50 PM3h06Penn Station, New York, NY11:56 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$381One-way0 transfers
190 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK7:41 AM2h49Penn Station, New York, NY10:30 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$381One-way1 transfer
190 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK7:41 AM3h34Penn Station, New York, NY11:15 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$381One-way1 transfer
136 Northeast Regional8:13 PM3h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:56 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$401One-way0 transfers
136 Northeast Regional8:06 PM3h50Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ11:56 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$411One-way0 transfers
174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line2:29 PM2h40Penn Station, New York, NY5:09 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$1171One-way1 transfer
56 Vermonter11:33 AM2h41Penn Station, New York, NY2:14 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$1401One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line7:50 PM2h48Penn Station, New York, NY10:38 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$911One-way1 transfer
190 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK7:41 AM2h49Penn Station, New York, NY10:30 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$381One-way1 transfer
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer5:38 PM2h49Penn Station, New York, NY8:27 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT$1171One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$36 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h28 | 11:35 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 7:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 10:30 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 7:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h08 | 11:15 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h49 | 10:30 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 11:15 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 11:35 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 8:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 11:35 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 8:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h50 | 11:35 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT
Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Amtrak, PATH from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT trainsAmtrak, PATH trains will get you between Jersey City, NJ and Hartford, CT from $23 (€18). 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 Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Jersey City, NJ to Hartford, CT
- 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
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