New Haven - It All Happens Here

New Haven has a rich history in railroads. The Elm City has been a large part of America's railsystem for over 177 years. The New Haven Railroad, at one point, controlled over 2,100 miles of track throughout New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Today, New Haven is just as connected to the rest of the country, on a local as well as a national level. All of the travel options below are available out of Historic Union Station. Want to get to the center of Downtown from the station? Click here for all the ways to make the trip.

Shore Line East Commuter Rail
Available at Union and State Street Stations
Click here to find out what's new and changed regarding schedules

Shore Line East offers commuter rail service between New Haven and New London for people who love New Haven but can do without the drive into the City. And there's a free shuttle from Union Station to the center of Downtown - click here to download the pdf schedule.

Scared your schedule isn't conducive to a train schedule? Shore Line East will guarantee you a ride home. If you need a ride from work because of an emergency - illness, family crisis, or having to work late unexpectedly - you'll get home, or wherever you need to go. The best news is, the cab fare and gratuity are on Shore Line East. For details, click here.

New rider? Just like to be really prepared? We've got you covered. Click for the New Rider's Guide. 

MTA Metro-North Railroad Service to and from New York City. Metro-North offers service on the New Haven Line, connecting to the Harlem and Hudson MTA lines. Hourly trains to and from New York City, often for under $20. Available out of Union Station only.

Amtrak Service out of New Haven's Union Station

Acela Express  - serves Boston, MA - New York, NY - Philadelphia, PA - Washington, DC at speeds of up to 150 mph.  Length of trip: 7 hours.   Service Suspended as pf 4/15/05  - Check Acella availability for New Haven line. Available out of Union Station only.

Regional Service  to and from Boston, MA - Springfield, MA/Providence, RI - New York - Washington, DC - Newport News. Check schedules for station information.

Vermonter Service to and from St. Albans, VT - Burlington, VT - Springfield, MA - New York, NY - Washington, DC. Check schedules for station information.