There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield University to Yale University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fairfield-Black Rock to New Haventrain New Haven
1h 41m$8–14Bus, line 261 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Post Rd. at Old Post Rd. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus Cl
- Take the bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ Chapel Stbus 261 / ...
2h 52m$4Drive 22.4 mi
- Drive from Fairfield University to Yale Universitycar 22.4 mi
33 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfield University to Yale Universitytaxi 22.4 mi
33 min$70–85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield University to Yale University is to bus and line 261 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield University to Yale University is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield University to Yale University. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Old Post Rd. and arriving at Church St @ Chapel St via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fairfield-Black Rock and arriving at New Haven. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Fairfield University and Yale University is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield University to Yale University without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $8 - $14.
The train from Fairfield-Black Rock to New Haven takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Fairfield University to Yale University bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, depart from Post Rd. at Old Post Rd. station.
Fairfield University to Yale University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield-Black Rock station.
The best way to get from Fairfield University to Yale University is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 261 bus, which costs $4 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Fairfield University, CT, USA and Yale University, CT, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Fairfield-Black Rock to New Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairfield University to Yale University via Post Rd. at Old Post Rd., CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fairfield-Black Rock to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
Bus from Post Rd. at Old Post Rd. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ Chapel St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Norwalk Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 203-855-1764
- Website
- norwalktaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 203-334-2121
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfield University to Yale University bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, arrive at Westfield Connecticut Post Mall station.
Fairfield University to Yale University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield University to Yale University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Fairfield University to Yale University.
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