The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, CT will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 trains that leave New York, NY for West Hartford, CT on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
1:00 AM2h39New York, NY3:39 AMWest Hartford, CT$441One-way0 transfers
12:00 AM2h39New York, NY2:39 AMWest Hartford, CT$801One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM2h39New York, NY3:39 AMWest Hartford, CT$441One-way0 transfers
12:00 AM2h39New York, NY2:39 AMWest Hartford, CT$801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to West Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to West 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $209 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT costing on average $247 (€198).
Other travel options to West Hartford, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.29 (€-21.17). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 13m 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 York, NY to West Hartford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to West Hartford, CT trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 PM New York, NY | 4h12 | 7:32 PM West Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM New York, NY | 2h39 | 2:39 AM West Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM New York, NY | 2h39 | 3:39 AM West Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT
Trains from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and West 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 New York, NY to West Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to West 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 West Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to West Hartford, CT
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- 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
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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