The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartford, CT to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford, CT to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to New York, NY will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 11 trains that leave Hartford, CT for New York, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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.
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional19:152h37Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT21:52Penn Station, New York, NY£171One-way1 change
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional19:153h47Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT23:02Penn Station, New York, NY£221One-way1 change
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional20:143h35Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT23:49Penn Station, New York, NY£221One-way1 change
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional20:142h48Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT23:02Penn Station, New York, NY£221One-way1 change
475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 175 Northeast Regional16:293h09Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT19:38Penn Station, New York, NY£261One-way1 change
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional19:152h37Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT21:52Penn Station, New York, NY£171One-way1 change
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 95 Northeast Regional7:392h43Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT10:22Penn Station, New York, NY£821One-way1 change
55 Vermonter15:272h44Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT18:11Penn Station, New York, NY£351One-way0 changes
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional20:142h48Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT23:02Penn Station, New York, NY£221One-way1 change
471 Valley Flyer · 171 Northeast Regional9:292h58Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT12:27Penn Station, New York, NY£261One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hartford, CT to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 161 km
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3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hartford, CT to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to New York, NY trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 Vermonter | 15:27 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2h44 | 18:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 175 Northeast Regional | 16:29 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 3h09 | 19:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 19:15 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 3h47 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional | 19:15 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2h37 | 21:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional | 20:14 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 3h35 | 23:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 20:14 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2h48 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
141 Northeast Regional | 4:51 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 3h04 | 7:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 95 Northeast Regional | 7:39 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2h43 | 10:22 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
125 Northeast Regional | 8:12 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 3h09 | 11:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
471 Valley Flyer · 171 Northeast Regional | 9:29 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2h58 | 12:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 173 Northeast Regional | 12:39 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 3h13 | 15:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartford, CT to New York, NY
Trains from Hartford, CT to New York, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 1:56 |
Last train 21:24 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hartford, CT to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hartford, CT and New York, NY from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hartford, CT to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to New York, NY 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 York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hartford, CT and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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