The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€92
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 22 trains that leave Boston, MA for New Haven, CT on Wed, Apr 29, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 29 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Wed, Apr 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
173 Northeast Regional11:40 AM2h25South Station, Boston, MA2:05 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€331One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional9:20 AM2h34South Station, Boston, MA11:54 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€331One-way0 transfers
85 Northeast Regional10:20 AM2h20South Station, Boston, MA12:40 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€331One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional8:12 AM2h24South Station, Boston, MA10:36 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€331One-way0 transfers
137 Northeast Regional1:37 PM2h40South Station, Boston, MA4:17 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€431One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:15 AM2h02South Station, Boston, MA9:17 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€1571One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela9:10 AM2h03South Station, Boston, MA11:13 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€1571One-way0 transfers
2151 NextGen Acela5:00 AM2h05South Station, Boston, MA7:05 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€2781One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela11:05 AM2h06South Station, Boston, MA1:11 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€1021One-way0 transfers
2171 Acela3:10 PM2h12South Station, Boston, MA5:22 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€2781One-way0 transfers
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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 194 km
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2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to New Haven, CT trains for today, Tuesday, April 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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177 Northeast Regional | 5:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h35 | 8:05 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 9:08 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 7:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 10:09 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, April 29 | |||||
2151 NextGen Acela | 5:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h05 | 7:05 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h38 | 9:48 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h38 | 9:48 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h31 | 8:41 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h43 | 10:53 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h02 | 9:17 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 10:36 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h03 | 11:13 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h34 | 11:54 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h20 | 12:40 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 11:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h06 | 1:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h25 | 2:05 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line | 12:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h28 | 5:18 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line | 12:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h20 | 5:10 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
2167 Acela | 1:00 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h14 | 3:14 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 1:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h40 | 4:17 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 3:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h12 | 5:22 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h32 | 7:47 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
175 Northeast Regional | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h38 | 5:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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