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How to get fromNew Jersey to New Canaanby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to New Canaan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 22m
    $17–570

  2. Drive 53.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to New Canaancar car 53.5 mi
    1h 15m
    $10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0240
    3h 51m
    $20–60

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to New Canaantaxi taxi 53.5 mi
    1h 15m
    $130–170

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal C to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Canaantrain train New Canaan
    3h 56m
    $39–51

New Jersey to New Canaan by train (Amtrak)

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Canaan via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, and Stamford in around 3h 51m.

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