The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€188
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA will cost around €188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 16 trains that leave New Haven, CT for Boston, MA on Sun, Jun 07, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.
166 Northeast Regional10:56 PM2h29Union Station, New Haven, CT1:25 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA€361One-way0 transfers
132 Northeast Regional9:18 PM2h41Union Station, New Haven, CT11:59 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€561One-way0 transfers
150 Northeast Regional8:44 AM2h32Union Station, New Haven, CT11:16 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA€741One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional7:26 AM2h39Union Station, New Haven, CT10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1011One-way0 transfers
2258 NextGen Acela8:54 PM2h23Union Station, New Haven, CT11:17 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1131One-way0 transfers
2292 Acela10:05 AM2h03Union Station, New Haven, CT12:08 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€2521One-way0 transfers
2274 NextGen Acela10:39 PM2h09Union Station, New Haven, CT12:48 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA€3921One-way0 transfers
2256 Acela2:27 PM2h16Union Station, New Haven, CT4:43 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€3921One-way0 transfers
2248 Acela12:58 PM2h17Union Station, New Haven, CT3:15 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€2521One-way0 transfers
2252 NextGen Acela3:43 PM2h20Union Station, New Haven, CT6:03 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€3921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 €19. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 194 km
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3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New Haven, CT to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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150 Northeast Regional | 8:44 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h32 | 11:16 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 10:55 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h40 | 1:35 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:47 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h35 | 2:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 12:58 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h17 | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 2:03 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h25 | 4:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 2:46 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h38 | 5:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 3:43 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h20 | 6:03 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 3:56 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h36 | 6:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 4:47 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h36 | 7:23 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
467 Amtrak Hartford Line · 168 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM New Haven, CT | 4h41 | 11:26 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
194 Northeast Regional | 6:46 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h32 | 9:18 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 8:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h42 | 11:26 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 7:26 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h39 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
Trains from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. 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 25m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA
- 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
- 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
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