The cheapest and fastest trains from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
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 $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 2 trains that leave Trenton, NJ for New Haven, CT on Sun, Mar 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 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, Mar 22 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.




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Compare train and bus for Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Omio 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 $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
164 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h09 | 6:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 3:35 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h27 | 7:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
664 Keystone Service · 88 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 3:55 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h07 | 9:02 PM New Haven, CT | 2 transfers | |
82 Northeast Regional | 4:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h05 | 7:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 5:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h13 | 9:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
88 Northeast Regional | 5:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h56 | 8:45 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 6:03 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h08 | 10:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 6:03 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h39 | 10:42 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
140 Northeast Regional | 6:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h23 | 10:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 6:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h54 | 10:42 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 7:32 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h12 | 10:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 7:56 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h43 | 1:39 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 7:56 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h46 | 12:42 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 7:56 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 6h15 | 2:11 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 8:39 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h32 | 2:11 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 8:39 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h00 | 1:39 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
168 Northeast Regional | 9:48 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h54 | 12:42 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 10:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h50 | 1:39 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 10:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 3h22 | 2:11 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
![]() | 10:45 AM Trenton, NJ | 2h57 | 1:42 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Trains from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. 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 00:57, 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 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 22:35 |
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FAQs: Trains from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Trenton, NJ to New Haven, CT
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with multiple entry and exit points.
- Settimo Cielo
- 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Trenton Marriott Downtown
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites
- Wyndham Garden Trenton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: Platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 409, 601, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619
- Light Rail: River Line
- 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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