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Compare train and bus for New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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$40 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
How to get from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
160 Northeast RegionalCheapest
164 Northeast RegionalFastest
2252 AcelaOther options
82 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
152 Northeast Regional
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FAQs: Travel from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
Travel to Boston, MA 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 New Haven, CT to Boston, MA.

This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Haven, CT and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, New Haven, CT and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CT Transit to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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