What is the cheapest way to get from Branford to Shelton?

The cheapest way to get from Branford to Shelton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Branford to Shelton?

The fastest way to get from Branford to Shelton is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Branford and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Branford to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Branford and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Branford to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Branford and arriving at Derby-Shelton via New Haven and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Branford to Shelton?

The distance between Branford and Shelton is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

How do I travel from Branford to Shelton without a car?

The best way to get from Branford to Shelton without a car is to train and line 255 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Branford to Shelton?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Branford to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Branford to Shelton bus from?

Branford to Shelton bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave station.

Where do I catch the Branford to Shelton train from?

Branford to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Branford station.

Train or bus from Branford to Shelton?

The best way to get from Branford to Shelton is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $28. Alternatively, you can line 201 bus and line 255 bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Branford to Shelton bus arrive?

Branford to Shelton bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Church St @ George St station.

Where does the Branford to Shelton train arrive?

Branford to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Branford to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Branford to Shelton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Branford to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 225+ hotels available in Shelton.

Branford to Shelton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Branford to Shelton by train, bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, or car

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Train, line 255 bus
best
1. Take the train from Branford to New Haventrain Commuter Rail
2. Take the bus from Chapel St @ Temple St to Howe Ave @ Cornell Stbus 255
1h 25m
$4–8
Line 201 bus, line 255 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave to Church St @ George Stbus 201
2. Take the bus from Chapel St @ Temple St to Howe Ave @ Cornell Stbus 255
1h 26m
$3–7
Train
1. Take the train from Branford to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Derby-Sheltontrain
1h 47m
$15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Branford to Sheltontaxi 16.8 mi
26 min
$50–65
Drive 16.8 mi
1. Drive from Branford to Sheltoncar 16.8 mi
26 min
$4–5

Branford to Shelton by train, foot, and bus

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Branford, CT, USA and Shelton, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Branford to Derby-Shelton via New Haven and Bridgeport in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Church St @ George St and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 1h 26m.

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