- Must visit
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.
140 Northeast Regional
146 Northeast Regional
54 Vermonter
140 Northeast Regional
54 Vermonter · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line
2258 NextGen Acela
2260 NextGen Acela
2262 NextGen Acela
146 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 £10, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 112 km
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£18 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to New Haven, CT trains for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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172 Northeast Regional | 11:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h44 | 12:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 11:33 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h38 | 13:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2154 Acela | 11:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h37 | 13:17 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 12:37 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h42 | 14:19 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 12:37 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h35 | 15:12 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
174 Northeast Regional | 14:29 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h42 | 16:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 16:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h39 | 17:43 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 17:07 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h54 | 19:01 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 17:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h47 | 19:25 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 17:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h09 | 19:47 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 18:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h37 | 19:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 18:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h52 | 20:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 18:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h23 | 21:03 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 19:12 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h47 | 20:59 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 19:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 21:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 19:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h12 | 22:02 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
136 Northeast Regional | 20:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h22 | 23:12 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 20:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 22:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 1 August | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h40 | 7:24 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional · 450 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h57 | 8:57 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
150 Northeast Regional | 7:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h42 | 8:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h53 | 10:53 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional · 460 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h02 | 11:02 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
2252 Acela | 9:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h41 | 11:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h45 | 11:45 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from New York, NY to New Haven, CT run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:35 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of New Haven, CT — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Haven, CT trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to New Haven, CT trains use the Penn Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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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