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Yale University Art Gallery
Yale’s major art museum with works from ancient to modern periods. Strong choice for a broad, free cultural visit downtown.
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
On Sat 14 Nov, we found 16 trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.
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Trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 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 1h 36m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:04 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT.
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to New Haven, CT trains for today, Friday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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65 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 21:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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2249 Acela [NextGen] | 6:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h03 | 8:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h28 | 9:03 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2251 Acela [NextGen] | 7:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h11 | 9:21 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 8:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h28 | 11:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 3629 Shore Line East | 8:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h05 | 11:45 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
99 Northeast Regional · 3629 Shore Line East | 8:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h02 | 11:42 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
161 Northeast Regional | 9:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h29 | 12:04 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 9:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h36 | 12:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 11:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h35 | 14:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h22 | 17:02 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
135 Northeast Regional | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 16:02 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional · 3655 NA | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h16 | 18:26 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
165 Northeast Regional · 3655 NA | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h22 | 18:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
165 Northeast Regional | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 17:33 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 16:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h49 | 18:54 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Yale’s major art museum with works from ancient to modern periods. Strong choice for a broad, free cultural visit downtown.
Museum of British art opposite Yale Art Gallery, valued for painting, sculpture and a refined modernist building by Louis Kahn.
Natural history museum with fossils, minerals and changing science displays. Family-friendly and easy to pair with a Yale walk.
Central lawn framed by churches and civic buildings, ideal for orienting yourself and understanding the city’s early layout.
Large ridge-top park with woodland trails, the monument and one of the best panoramic viewpoints over New Haven and Long Island Sound.
Harbourfront park with restored shoreline, walking paths and skyline views; a relaxed local favourite away from the campus core.
New Haven-style apizza is a thin, coal-fired pizza with a charred crust. It is the city’s signature food, traditionally served plain or with simple toppings.
White clam pizza pairs fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano and grated cheese on apizza. It is the city’s most famous speciality, linked to Wooster Street pizzerias.
Tomato pie is a bakery-style rectangular pizza topped with seasoned tomato sauce, often served at room temperature. It is a long-standing Italian-American local staple.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant focused on seasonal American cooking with an open kitchen. Refined but approachable atmosphere.
Classic dessert stop famed for Italian ice and frozen treats. A traditional warm-weather favourite in the Wooster Square area.
Beloved old-school apizza spot serving thin, charred pies with a cult following. Casual setting and strong local reputation.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and rail links help keep transport costs manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if there is table service.
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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.

Most Boston, MA to New Haven, CT trains use the South Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare Boston, MA and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Back Bay Station is 1 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Back Bay Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Sorellina, Atlantic Fish Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Back Bay Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Back Bay Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Back Bay Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Back Bay Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Back Bay Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Copley Square Hotel, The Westin Copley Place, Fairmont Copley Plaza.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
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