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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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 $46.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.65 (€-7.80). The journey takes 2h 41m 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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:05 PM2h25New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT11:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:05 PM2h25New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT11:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2252 Acela11:35 AM2h11Union Station, New Haven, CT1:46 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 162 Northeast Regional11:47 AM2h35Union Station, New Haven, CT2:22 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$431One-way0 transfers
- 152 Northeast Regional2:03 PM2h25Union Station, New Haven, CT4:28 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$561One-way0 transfers
- 164 Northeast Regional2:46 PM2h38Union Station, New Haven, CT5:24 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$711One-way0 transfers
BZ 0222B · BZ 0148B2:25 PM3h20New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)5:45 PMBoston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA$401One-way1 transfer- BZ 0210B · BZ 0134B10:25 AM3h50New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)2:15 PMBoston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA$401One-way1 transfer
- BZ 0216B · BZ 0142B12:25 PM3h50New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)4:15 PMBoston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines, CT Transit to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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