by train
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 located in the Downtown area at 50 Union Avenue.
Shore Line East Commuter Rail
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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.
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. (Program available to monthly pass holders)
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.
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
Regional Service to and from Boston, MA - Springfield, MA/Providence, RI - New York - Washington, DC - Newport News
Vermonter Service to and from St. Albans, VT - Burlington, VT - Springfield, MA - New York, NY - Washington, DC
