What is the cheapest way to get from Shelton to Branford?

The cheapest way to get from Shelton to Branford is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shelton to Branford?

The fastest way to get from Shelton to Branford is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Shelton and Branford?

No, there is no direct bus from Shelton to Branford. However, there are services departing from Howe Ave @ Cornell St and arriving at Elm St @ Church St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Shelton and Branford?

No, there is no direct train from Shelton to Branford. However, there are services departing from Derby-Shelton and arriving at Branford via Bridgeport and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Shelton to Branford?

The distance between Shelton and Branford is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

How do I travel from Shelton to Branford without a car?

The best way to get from Shelton to Branford without a car is to line 255 bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Shelton to Branford?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Shelton to Branford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shelton to Branford bus from?

Shelton to Branford bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Howe Ave @ Cornell St station.

Where do I catch the Shelton to Branford train from?

Shelton to Branford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Derby-Shelton station.

Train or bus from Shelton to Branford?

The best way to get from Shelton to Branford is to line 255 bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $28 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Shelton to Branford bus arrive?

Shelton to Branford bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Elm St @ Church St station.

Where does the Shelton to Branford train arrive?

Shelton to Branford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from Shelton to Branford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shelton to Branford is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Shelton to Branford.

Where can I stay near Branford?

There are 185+ hotels available in Branford.

Shelton to Branford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shelton to Branford by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, or car

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Line 255 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Elm St @ Church Stbus 255
1h 36m
$5–7
Line 255 bus, line 201 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Elm St @ Church Stbus 255
2. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Main St @ Hopson Avebus 201
1h 49m
$3–6
Train
1. Take the train from Derby-Shelton to Bridgeporttrain Waterbury
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to New Haventrain New Haven
1h 47m
$15–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shelton to Branfordtaxi 16.8 mi
24 min
$50–65
Drive 16.8 mi
1. Drive from Shelton to Branfordcar 16.8 mi
24 min
$4–5

Shelton to Branford by bus, foot, and train

118Weekly Services

1h 36mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.8 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Shelton, CT, USA and Branford, CT, USA?

CT Transit operates a bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Elm St @ Church St hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby-Shelton to Branford via Bridgeport and New Haven in around 1h 47m.

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