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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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m 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 |
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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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
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.
184 Northeast Regional7:03 PM2h33Union Station, New Haven, CT9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$251One-way0 transfers
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184 Northeast Regional7:03 PM2h33Union Station, New Haven, CT9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2162 Acela2:11 PM2h11Union Station, New Haven, CT4:22 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$4801One-way0 transfers
Other options
178 Northeast Regional9:42 PM2h33Union Station, New Haven, CT12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$251One-way0 transfers
94 Northeast Regional7:27 PM2h39Union Station, New Haven, CT10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$251One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional9:01 PM2h49Union Station, New Haven, CT11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 AM3h10New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$381One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM4h05New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT4:55 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$401One-way0 transfers
BZ 0210B · BZ 013210:20 AM5h05New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)3:25 PMBoston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA$401One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 9 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, Peter Pan Bus 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.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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