There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Branford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New HavenNortheast Regional
2h 52m$11–633Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union StationNew York
2h 59m$12–87Drive 80.8 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Branford80.8 mi
1h 43m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New HavenNew Haven
2h 57m$19–76
Grand Central Terminal to Branford by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Branford is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Branford is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Branford. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Branford via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Branford is 86 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Branford without a car is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 2h 52m and costs $11 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Branford, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Branford is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 2h 52m and costs $11 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $90 and takes 2h 59m.
Grand Central Terminal to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Branford is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Branford.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Branford, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–220 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–40 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $23–27
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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