The cheapest and fastest trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€92
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, 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 South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 15 trains that leave South Station, Boston, MA for Union Station, New Haven, CT on Sun, Dec 21, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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 Regional
139 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
169 Northeast Regional
165 Northeast Regional
2255 Acela
2263 Acela
2265 Acela
2253 Acela
2257 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and bus for South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, 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 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2249 Acela | 11:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h03 | 1:08 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:35 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h28 | 2:03 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 4:03 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 2:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 5:04 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 2:58 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h36 | 5:34 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2253 Acela | 4:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h03 | 6:08 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 4:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h25 | 7:05 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 6:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1h58 | 8:08 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 6:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 9:02 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 8:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 10:33 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 9:25 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h39 | 12:04 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 11:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 2:08 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
169 Northeast Regional | 12:55 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 3:17 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT
Trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT run on average 16 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 10:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 10:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between South Station, Boston, MA and Union Station, New Haven, CT from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, 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 Union Station, New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, 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 - 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

