The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 3 trains that leave New Haven, CT for Jersey City, NJ on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
9:39 PM2h23New Haven, CT12:02 AMJersey City, NJ$301One-way0 transfers
11:12 AM2h27New Haven, CT1:39 PMJersey City, NJ$401One-way0 transfers
3:12 AM2h15New Haven, CT5:27 AMJersey City, NJ$411One-way0 transfers
3:12 AM2h15New Haven, CT5:27 AMJersey City, NJ$411One-way0 transfers
9:39 PM2h23New Haven, CT12:02 AMJersey City, NJ$301One-way0 transfers
11:12 AM2h27New Haven, CT1:39 PMJersey City, NJ$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Jersey City, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.70 (€-9.35). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 0m 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
New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional | 5:34 AM New Haven, CT | 3h05 | 8:39 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 5:34 AM New Haven, CT | 3h09 | 8:43 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 6:12 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h27 | 8:39 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 7:07 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h06 | 9:13 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 95 Northeast Regional | 8:19 AM New Haven, CT | 2h32 | 10:51 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional | 8:43 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h08 | 10:51 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM New Haven, CT | 2h51 | 11:51 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 9:19 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h01 | 11:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 9:35 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h16 | 11:51 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
471 Valley Flyer · 171 Northeast Regional | 10:10 AM New Haven, CT | 2h46 | 12:56 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
471 Valley Flyer · 171 Northeast Regional | 10:10 AM New Haven, CT | 2h51 | 1:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 10:38 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h12 | 2:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
171 Northeast Regional | 10:38 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h18 | 12:56 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 10:38 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h23 | 1:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 11:16 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h59 | 2:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 11:16 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h59 | 1:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 11:16 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h34 | 2:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional | 11:58 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h20 | 2:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 12:42 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h39 | 3:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 1:13 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h00 | 3:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 173 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM New Haven, CT | 3h07 | 4:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 173 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM New Haven, CT | 3h00 | 4:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
173 Northeast Regional | 2:07 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h13 | 4:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 2:07 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h20 | 4:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 4:21 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h19 | 6:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 4:31 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h31 | 7:02 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 5:24 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h09 | 7:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 5:55 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h13 | 8:08 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM New Haven, CT | 3h45 | 11:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM New Haven, CT | 2h26 | 10:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
177 Northeast Regional | 8:13 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h08 | 10:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 8:55 PM New Haven, CT | 2h45 | 11:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional | 8:55 PM New Haven, CT | 3h32 | 12:27 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional | 9:10 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h30 | 11:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ
Trains from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Jersey City, NJ from $17 (€13). 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 New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Haven, CT to Jersey City, NJ
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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