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Yale University Art Gallery
Major university museum with encyclopedic collections from ancient art to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in New Haven and especially strong for free, high-quality viewing.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 30 trains that leave Newark, NJ for New Haven, CT on Mon, Jun 01, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional
136 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional
136 Northeast Regional
2162 Acela
2166 NextGen Acela
56 Vermonter
2170 NextGen Acela
174 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$36 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional | 4:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h36 | 7:24 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 6:16 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h26 | 8:42 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional · 3150 AMTRAK | 6:16 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h41 | 8:57 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
150 Northeast Regional | 6:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h20 | 8:42 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional · 3460 AMTRAK | 8:22 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h40 | 11:02 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
160 Northeast Regional | 8:22 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h31 | 10:53 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 8:27 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h26 | 10:53 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 9:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h19 | 11:45 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 4h19 | 2:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
660 Keystone Service · 54 Vermonter | 10:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 1:15 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
54 Vermonter | 10:27 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h48 | 1:15 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 Keystone Service · 54 Vermonter | 10:31 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h44 | 1:15 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 10:31 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h13 | 2:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
2248 Acela | 10:36 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h19 | 12:55 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 12:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h12 | 2:25 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 12:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h21 | 2:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional · 3464 AMTRAK | 12:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h39 | 3:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
164 Northeast Regional | 12:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h14 | 2:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 1:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h31 | 3:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 1:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h25 | 3:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 1:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h06 | 3:41 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional · 3188 AMTRAK | 2:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h39 | 5:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
88 Northeast Regional | 2:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h22 | 4:45 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h16 | 4:45 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 2:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h33 | 6:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
140 Northeast Regional | 3:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 6:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 3:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h43 | 6:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 4:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h17 | 6:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional · 3416 AMTRAK | 4:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h30 | 7:52 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
96 Northeast Regional | 4:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h10 | 6:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 5:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h26 | 9:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
132 Northeast Regional | 6:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h53 | 9:16 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 6:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h47 | 9:16 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 6:46 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h06 | 8:52 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 7:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h13 | 9:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h32 | 10:54 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 8:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h27 | 10:54 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newark, NJ to New Haven, CT run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Major university museum with encyclopedic collections from ancient art to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in New Haven and especially strong for free, high-quality viewing.
World-renowned museum dedicated to British art, known for its paintings, drawings, and rare books. One of the city's signature cultural attractions.
Yale's natural history museum, famous for dinosaur fossils, anthropology, and the Great Hall of Dinosaurs. Very popular with families and science-minded visitors.
Beloved historic district and park area known for its 19th-century homes, seasonal cherry blossoms, and strong neighborhood character.
Large city park with trails, green space, and one of the best elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound.
Central public square used for events, everyday strolling, and orienting yourself around downtown's historic core.
Thin-crust, coal-fired pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven's signature food and a major local tradition.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is the city's most iconic specialty pie.
A classic local pizza variation with tomato sauce and mozzarella, often made in the city's signature coal-fired style.
Beloved long-running pizzeria known for its thin, charred pies and strong local following. Casual setting with consistently praised pizza.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for polished service, classic dishes, and an elegant atmosphere suitable for a finer meal.
Historic, landmark pizzeria famous for New Haven-style apizza and its white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply tied to local food culture.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: casual food is affordable, while hotels and upscale dining can be pricey near downtown and Yale.
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