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How to get fromHamden to New Canaanby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamden to New Canaan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 229 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to Temple St @ Chapel Stbus bus 228 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Stamfordtrain train New Haven
    2h 58m
    $18–617

  2. Drive 39.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamden to New Canaancar car 39.5 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 229 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to Temple St @ Chapel Stbus bus 228 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Stamford, CT - Tresser Blvd & Elm Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stamford to New Canaantrain train
    4h 12m
    $22–49

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamden to New Canaantaxi taxi 39.5 mi
    47 min
    $100–130

Hamden to New Canaan by bus and train

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Hamden, CT, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hamden to New Canaan. However, you can take the line 228 bus to Temple St @ Chapel St, take the line 271 bus to Union Ave @ Cinque Grn, walk to New Haven, take the train to Stamford, then take the train to New Canaan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to New Canaan via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven, CT - Union Station, Tresser Blvd @ Elm St, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay C, and Stamford in around 4h 12m.

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