How to travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY

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Compare bus and train for Stamford, CT to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford, CT to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $102.

Distance: 33 miles (54 km)

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$102

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$19

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1h 25m

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2h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $13.

This is compared to other travel options from Stamford, CT to New York, NY:

A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to New York, NY costing on average $102.

The fastest way to travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stamford, CT and New York, NY including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stamford, CT to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Stamford, CT to New York, NY

How to get from Stamford, CT to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    11:00 PM0h49
    Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
    11:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    11:00 PM0h49
    Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
    11:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak177 Northeast Regional
    9:04 PM0h48
    Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
    9:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak141 Northeast Regional
    7:04 AM0h51
    Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
    7:55 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak175 Northeast Regional
    6:43 PM0h55
    Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
    7:38 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
    9:55 PM1h07
    Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
    11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    9:20 AM1h45
    Stamford, Station Pl, CT
    11:05 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY 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 Stamford, CT to New York, NY.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stamford, CT and New York, NY including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $13.

This is compared to other travel options from Stamford, CT to New York, NY:

A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to New York, NY costing on average $102.

The fastest way to travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is approximately 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Stamford, CT to New York, NY is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stamford, CT to New York, NY:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stamford, Station Pl, CT and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stamford, CT to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stamford, CT to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Stamford, CT to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.

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