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Yale University Art Gallery
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$205
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT will cost around $205 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Of the 29 trains that leave Trenton, NJ for New Haven, CT on Sun, Jun 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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 Regional
150 Northeast Regional · 450 Amtrak Hartford Line
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast Regional
146 Northeast Regional
96 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$65 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
150 Northeast Regional · 450 Amtrak Hartford Line | 5:45 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h12 | 8:57 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
150 Northeast Regional | 5:45 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h57 | 8:42 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional · 460 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:43 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h19 | 11:02 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
160 Northeast Regional | 7:43 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h10 | 10:53 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 8:49 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h56 | 11:45 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 9:50 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h25 | 1:15 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:50 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h12 | 3:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 9:52 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h52 | 2:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
660 Keystone Service · 54 Vermonter | 9:52 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h23 | 1:15 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
152 Northeast Regional | 10:56 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h05 | 2:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 11:35 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h09 | 2:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 11:35 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h27 | 3:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
82 Northeast Regional | 12:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h05 | 3:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 1:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h56 | 4:45 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 1:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h13 | 5:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 2:03 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h08 | 6:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 2:03 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h39 | 6:42 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
140 Northeast Regional | 2:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h54 | 6:42 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 2:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h23 | 6:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 3:32 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h12 | 6:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 3:56 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 6h15 | 10:11 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 3:56 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h43 | 9:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 3:56 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h46 | 8:42 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 4:39 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h00 | 9:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 4:39 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h32 | 10:11 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
168 Northeast Regional | 5:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h54 | 8:42 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 6:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h22 | 10:11 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 6:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h50 | 9:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Renowned museum housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. A standout stop for painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Celebrated natural history museum known for dinosaurs, fossils, anthropology, and family-friendly science exhibits. Recently renewed and very popular with visitors.
Historic neighborhood and leafy square known for Italian heritage, brownstones, and spring cherry blossoms. One of New Haven’s most loved walking areas.
Large park with trails, lawns, and elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound. A top choice for outdoor time and scenic photos.
Walkable historic campus with courtyards, Gothic architecture, libraries, and plazas. It is the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Coal-fired, thin-crust pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven’s signature dish and a point of local pride.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
A simple local pizza variation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and little or no mozzarella. It highlights the city’s Italian American baking tradition.
Well-known local favorite for New Haven-style pizza, including excellent red pies and house specialties. Casual setting with strong local reputation.
Legendary, long-running pizzeria best known for New Haven-style apizza and its famous white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply traditional.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for refined cooking, polished service, and a more upscale dining experience.
Moderate for a U.S. college city: casual food is affordable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey on busy weekends.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service, delivery, and rideshares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, 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 New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT trains use the Trenton Transit Center to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare Trenton, NJ and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trenton Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Settimo Cielo, 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trenton Transit Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trenton Transit Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trenton Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trenton Transit Center: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trenton Transit Center: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Trenton Marriott Downtown, Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites, Wyndham Garden Trenton.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
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