The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€173
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
17
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 €173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
Of the 17 trains that leave Boston, MA for New Haven, CT on Sun, Jun 14, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 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 3 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 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.
195 Northeast Regional6:35 AM2h28South Station, Boston, MA9:03 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€561One-way0 transfers
161 Northeast Regional9:40 AM2h24South Station, Boston, MA12:04 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€741One-way0 transfers
99 Northeast Regional8:40 AM2h23South Station, Boston, MA11:03 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€741One-way0 transfers
135 Northeast Regional1:40 PM2h22South Station, Boston, MA4:02 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€1001One-way0 transfers
149 Northeast Regional12:15 PM2h28South Station, Boston, MA2:43 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€1001One-way0 transfers
2265 NextGen Acela9:25 AM2h03South Station, Boston, MA11:28 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€2511One-way0 transfers
2255 Acela1:05 PM2h04South Station, Boston, MA3:09 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€2091One-way0 transfers
2257 Acela2:05 PM2h06South Station, Boston, MA4:11 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€3901One-way0 transfers
2259 Acela4:25 PM2h07South Station, Boston, MA6:32 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€2511One-way0 transfers
2271 NextGen Acela7:15 AM2h12South Station, Boston, MA9:27 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT€2091One-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 17m. 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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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, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2249 NextGen Acela | 6:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h09 | 8:14 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h28 | 9:03 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 7:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h12 | 9:27 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 8:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 11:03 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 9:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 12:04 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h36 | 12:34 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h25 | 2:05 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 NextGen Acela | 1:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h04 | 3:09 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 4:02 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 1:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h22 | 5:02 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
165 Northeast Regional | 3:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 5:33 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 Acela | 4:25 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h07 | 6:32 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 4:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h39 | 7:19 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 9:08 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 10:17 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. 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 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 18 |
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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