There are 6 ways to get from Boston to New Canaan by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 49m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 4h 40m
4 alternative options
Drive • 2h 59m
Fly to New York La Guardia, train • 5h 25m
Fly to New York JFK, train • 5h 15m
Fly to Newark, train • 5h 26m
Boston to New Canaan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to New Canaan is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to New Canaan is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New Canaan via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Boston and New Canaan is 205 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to New Canaan without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $490.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Boston to New Canaan, including transfers.
Boston to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to New Canaan is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Boston to New Canaan.
There are 74+ hotels available in New Canaan. Prices start at $66 USD per night.
- Distance: 204.7 miles
- Duration: 3h 49m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45 - $470 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $470
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $75 - $270
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $150 - $470
- First Class - Adult
- $150 - $470
Train from New Haven to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $20 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $340
Train from New York Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $18 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $19 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $280
- First Class - Adult
- $65 - $340
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $10 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $240
Train from New Haven to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $150
Train from New York Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $150
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11 - $25
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- At Station Off-Peak
- $11 - $15
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $19
- At Station Peak
- $16 - $18
- Onboard-Peak
- $22 - $25
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $7 - $65
Train from New York Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $11 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $50
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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