There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Danbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danbury
5h 31m$42–683Drive 156.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Danbury156.6 mi
2h 50m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Stamford Bus StopGreyhound US0240
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point15
7h 17mFly, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalk
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danbury
5h 13m$109–412
Boston to Danbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Danbury is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Danbury is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Pulse Point via Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Boston and Danbury is 212 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Danbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Boston to Danbury, including transfers.
Boston to Danbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Danbury is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Pulse Point via Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 7h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
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
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–13
- Peak
- $16–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- info@hartransit.com
- Website
- hartransit.com
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.hartransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.hartransit.com/schedules-maps
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Danbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stamford Bus Stop station.
Boston to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Danbury is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Boston to Danbury.
There are 54+ hotels available in Danbury.





