There are 4 ways to get from Watertown to New London by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 229 bus, train
best- Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus 229
- Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain Commuter Rail
3h 58m$11–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Central Row South Side @ Travelersbus 928
- Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
5h 2m$8–21Train
- Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain Waterbury
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
4h 3m$34–66Drive 68.5 mi
- Drive from Watertown to New Londoncar 68.5 mi
1h 22m$13–19
Watertown to New London by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to New London is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to New London is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to New London. However, there are services departing from Deforest St @ Town Hall Hill Rd and arriving at Old Saybrook RR Stn via W Main St @ Leavenworth St and Central Row South Side @ Travelers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Watertown to New London. However, there are services departing from Waterbury and arriving at New London via Bridgeport Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Watertown and New London is 81 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to New London without a car is to line 229 bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $10 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Watertown to New London, including transfers.
Watertown to New London bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from W Main St @ Leavenworth St station.
Watertown to New London train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
The best way to get from Watertown to New London is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $21 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Watertown, CT, USA and New London, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Deforest St @ Town Hall Hill Rd to New London via W Main St @ State St, Waterbury, Bridgeport, and Bridgeport Amtrak Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deforest St @ Town Hall Hill Rd to New London via West Main St @ Leavenworth St, W Main St @ Leavenworth St, Central Row South Side @ Travelers, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Amtrak Station in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ New Haven Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Central Row South Side @ Travelers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
Bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Watertown to New London bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Central Row South Side @ Travelers station.
Watertown to New London train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to New London is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Watertown to New London.
There are 186+ hotels available in New London.





