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 an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €103.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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€103

Average price

€38

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Cheapest

€28

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2h 56m

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2h 26m

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4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

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2h 13m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Peter Pan Bus Lines

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The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT costing on average €103.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

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.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-74.60. The journey takes 2h 26m 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.

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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.

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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 0121B · BZ 0221B
    1:30 PM3h35
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    5:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0121B · BZ 0221B
    1:30 PM3h35
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    5:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Amtrak2151 Acela [NextGen]
    5:00 AM2h05
    South Station, Boston, MA
    7:05 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    €961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak85 Northeast Regional
    10:20 AM2h20
    South Station, Boston, MA
    12:40 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    €281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak173 Northeast Regional
    11:40 AM2h25
    South Station, Boston, MA
    2:05 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    €281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak137 Northeast Regional
    1:37 PM2h40
    South Station, Boston, MA
    4:17 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    €281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0113B · BZ 0217B
    11:30 AM3h35
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    3:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0133B · BZ 0229B
    4:30 PM3h35
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    8:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0105B · BZ 0213B
    9:30 AM3h35
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    1:05 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    €241One-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.

FAQs
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 €38.

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

A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT costing on average €103.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

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 12 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Providence, RI, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Haven, CT and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New Haven, CT to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In New Haven, CT, you can explore Wooster Square for authentic Italian cuisine and famous pizzerias or catch a performance at the Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theatre. Enjoy a day at Lighthouse Point Park with its historic lighthouse and beach, or visit The Yale Center for British Art. Don't miss the best sights like the historic Yale University campus, the Yale University Art Gallery, the Peabody Museum of Natural History, hiking and views at East Rock Park, and the historic New Haven Green.
To experience New Haven, CT, and its key attractions such as Yale University, the Peabody Museum, and East Rock Park, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.
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