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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 New York, NY 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 New York, NY to New Haven, CT will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 13 trains from New York, NY to New Haven, CT, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 New York, NY to New Haven, CT run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
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 34m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:35 |
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The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to New Haven, CT trains for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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1146 Northeast Regional | 19:57 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h40 | 21:37 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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66 Northeast Regional | 5:41 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h38 | 7:19 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1150 Northeast Regional | 6:53 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h43 | 8:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h44 | 10:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1162 Northeast Regional | 10:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h44 | 11:45 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2148 Acela [NextGen] | 11:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h47 | 13:02 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 11:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h51 | 13:15 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1164 Northeast Regional | 13:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h43 | 14:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1082 Northeast Regional | 14:12 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h49 | 16:01 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1088 Northeast Regional | 15:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h45 | 16:45 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1140 Northeast Regional | 16:22 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h37 | 17:59 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
1194 Northeast Regional | 16:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h43 | 18:38 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 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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