There are 3 ways to get from New Haven to Charlestown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2h 45m$39–653Drive 135.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Haven to Charlestowncar 135.2 mi
2h 31m$25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus New York / ...
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
4h 6m$32–68
New Haven to Charlestown by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Charlestown is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from New Haven to Charlestown is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Community College via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between New Haven and Charlestown is 159 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.
The best way to get from New Haven to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from New Haven to Charlestown, including transfers.
New Haven to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
New Haven to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Charlestown is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from New Haven to Charlestown.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Charlestown.
What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
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