There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Branford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Groton
best- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New London to Branfordtrain Commuter Rail
3h 1m$20–288Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Court Stbus 950
5h 13m$25–55Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Boston to Branfordcar 136 mi
2h 35m$25–36Fly, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
5h 9m$106–472Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 9m$23–701
Boston to Branford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Branford is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Branford is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Branford. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Main St @ Hopson Ave via Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal and Church St @ George St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Branford. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Branford via New London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Boston and Branford is 148 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Branford without a car is to train via Groton which takes 3h 1m and costs $19 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Boston to Branford, including transfers.
Boston to Branford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Branford is to train via Groton which takes 3h 1m and costs $19 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Branford, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Branford via New London in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Main St @ Hopson Ave via Hartford, Union Station, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, State St @ Court St, and Church St @ George St in around 5h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New London to Branford
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $13–25
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $5–55
- Business - advance purchase
- $7–70
- Business Class
- $13–160
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New London to Branford
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $22–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Court St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Branford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Boston to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Branford is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Boston to Branford.
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