The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Darien, CT
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Darien, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Darien, CT will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 19 trains that leave New York, NY for Darien, CT on Sat, Jul 04, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 04 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
On Sat, Jul 04 the slowest trains will take 45 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.
150 Northeast Regional7:00 AM0h48Penn Station, New York, NY7:48 AMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$71One-way0 transfers
146 Northeast Regional8:00 PM0h46Penn Station, New York, NY8:46 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$71One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM0h49Penn Station, New York, NY6:33 AMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$121One-way0 transfers
168 Northeast Regional7:00 PM0h50Penn Station, New York, NY7:50 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$121One-way0 transfers
194 Northeast Regional5:00 PM0h47Penn Station, New York, NY5:47 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$201One-way0 transfers
2260 NextGen Acela6:05 PM0h43Penn Station, New York, NY6:48 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$671One-way0 transfers
2254 NextGen Acela11:11 AM0h43Penn Station, New York, NY11:54 AMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$831One-way0 transfers
2262 NextGen Acela7:23 PM0h43Penn Station, New York, NY8:06 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$671One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela9:51 AM0h43Penn Station, New York, NY10:34 AMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$1021One-way0 transfers
2258 NextGen Acela4:02 PM0h45Penn Station, New York, NY4:47 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Darien, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Darien, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Darien, CT:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Darien, CT costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Darien, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
The journey is about 10m faster (49m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $30 (€25)). 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 Amtrak, Amtrak, 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
New York, NY to Darien, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Darien, CT trains for today, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h49 | 6:33 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 7:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h48 | 7:48 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 Acela | 8:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h45 | 8:45 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h54 | 9:54 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 9:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h43 | 10:34 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h46 | 10:46 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2254 NextGen Acela | 11:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h43 | 11:54 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h59 | 12:19 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h49 | 1:02 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h46 | 1:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h51 | 2:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h46 | 3:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 4:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h45 | 4:47 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h46 | 5:16 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h47 | 5:47 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2260 NextGen Acela | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h43 | 6:48 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 7:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2262 NextGen Acela | 7:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h43 | 8:06 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 8:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h46 | 8:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Darien, CT
Trains from New York, NY to Darien, CT run on average 17 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from New York, NY to Darien, CT trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between New York, NY and Darien, CT from $6 (€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 New York, NY to Darien, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Darien, 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 Darien, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Darien, CT
Most New York, NY to Darien, CT trains use the Penn Station to Stamford Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Darien, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which New York, NY station do trains to Darien, CT leave from?
Getting to Penn Station from New York city centre
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage and lost property
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. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
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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