There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Groton by train, bus, car ferry, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 39m
4 alternative options
Bus • 2h 45m
Bus, car ferry • 5h 10m
Drive • 2h 24m
Fly, car ferry • 5h 11m
Manhattan to Groton by train
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Manhattan to Groton is to drive, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to Groton is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at New London, CT. Services depart once daily, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station station and arriving at New London. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Manhattan and Groton is 107 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Groton without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $16 - $100.
The train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to New London takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Manhattan to Groton bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY station.
Manhattan to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Groton is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $16 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.

- Distance: 106.5 miles
- Duration: 2h 39m
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Groton, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to New London every 3 hours. Tickets cost $16 - $100 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY to New London, CT once daily. Tickets cost $26 - $35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from New York Skyports Seaplane Base to East Hampton
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $130

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $100
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $100
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $130

- Phone
- +1 844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to New London, CT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com

- Phone
- 212.362.8400
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 83rd & Lex. to Orient Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30 - $40
- Onboard
- $40 - $55

- Website
- longislandferry.com
Car ferry from Orient Point to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $80
- Schedules at
- longislandferry.com
- Book at
- longislandferry.com
- Passenger
- $17 - $19
- Vehicle and Passenger
- $55 - $80
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The quickest flight from New York Skyports Seaplane Base Airport to East Hampton Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Manhattan to Groton bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New London, CT station.
Manhattan to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Groton is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Manhattan to Groton.
Southern Airways Express offers flights from New York Skyports Seaplane Base Airport to East Hampton Airport.
Book your Manhattan to Groton train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Manhattan to Groton bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 121+ hotels available in Groton. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New York Skyports Seaplane Base Airport is to ferry which takes 22 min and costs $3.