What is the cheapest way to get from New Haven to Waterbury?

The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Waterbury is to bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Haven to Waterbury?

The fastest way to get from New Haven to Waterbury is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between New Haven and Waterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St @ Elm St and arriving at Grand St @ State St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between New Haven and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from New Haven to Waterbury?

The distance between New Haven and Waterbury is 29 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.

How do I travel from New Haven to Waterbury without a car?

The best way to get from New Haven to Waterbury without a car is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from New Haven to Waterbury?

The bus from Church St @ Elm St to Grand St @ State St takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the New Haven to Waterbury bus from?

New Haven to Waterbury bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Church St @ Elm St station.

Where do I catch the New Haven to Waterbury train from?

New Haven to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from New Haven station.

Train or bus from New Haven to Waterbury?

The best way to get from New Haven to Waterbury is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the New Haven to Waterbury bus arrive?

New Haven to Waterbury bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Grand St @ State St station.

Where does the New Haven to Waterbury train arrive?

New Haven to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from New Haven to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Waterbury is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from New Haven to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 117+ hotels available in Waterbury.

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There are 4 ways to get from New Haven to Waterbury by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Church St @ Elm St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
1h 7m
$2–5
Train
1. Take the train from New Haven to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
1h 55m
$16–29
Drive 21.4 mi
1. Drive from New Haven to Waterburycar 21.4 mi
32 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Haven to Waterburytaxi 21.4 mi
32 min
$65–80

New Haven to Waterbury by bus

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Distance: 28.5 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

CT Transit operates a bus from Church St @ Elm St to Grand St @ State St hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Haven to Waterbury via Bridgeport in around 1h 55m.

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