How to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT

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Compare train and bus for Boston, MA to New Haven, CT

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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$54

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$34

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 47m

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2h 17m

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3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

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2h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is a bus with an average price of $41 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT costing on average $54 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Boston, MA and New Haven, CT including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users.

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from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT

How to get from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0105B · BZ 0213B
    8:30 AM4h00
    Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA
    12:30 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0105B · BZ 0213B
    8:30 AM4h00
    Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA
    12:30 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Amtrak2151 NextGen Acela
    5:00 AM2h05
    South Station, Boston, MA
    7:05 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
    6:10 AM2h31
    South Station, Boston, MA
    8:41 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK
    6:10 AM3h38
    South Station, Boston, MA
    9:48 AMNew Haven, CT
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK
    6:10 AM3h38
    South Station, Boston, MA
    9:48 AMNew Haven, CT
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0121B · BZ 0221B
    1:00 PM4h05
    Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA
    5:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0133B · BZ 0229B
    4:00 PM4h05
    Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA
    8:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0141B · BZ 0233B
    6:00 PM4h05
    Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA
    10:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT

Travel to New Haven, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT.

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There are 2 options to travel between Boston, MA and New Haven, CT including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is a bus with an average price of $41 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT costing on average $54 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

The distance from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and New Haven, CT as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT:
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI, New Rochelle, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Haven, CT and these popular destinations at a great price.
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