There are 4 ways to get from Mystic Seaport to Groton by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train • 30 min
$30 - $55
Cheapest option
Line 108 bus • 39 min
$2
2 alternative options
Taxi • 11 min
$26 - $32
Drive • 11 min
$1 - $2
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mystic Seaport to Groton is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Mystic Seaport to Groton is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $26 - $32 and takes 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greenmanville Ave & Coogan Blvd and arriving at Bridge St & Broad St Ext. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mystic Amtrak and arriving at New London Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Mystic Seaport and Groton is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mystic Seaport to Groton without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $30 - $55.
The train from Mystic Amtrak to New London Union Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Mystic Seaport to Groton bus services, operated by Southeast Area Transit District, depart from Greenmanville Ave & Coogan Blvd station.
Mystic Seaport to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Mystic Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Mystic Seaport to Groton is to train which takes 30 min and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 108 bus, which costs $2 and takes 39 min.

- Distance: 5.9 miles
- Duration: 30 min
What companies run services between Mystic Seaport, CT, USA and Groton, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Mystic Amtrak to New London Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $55 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Southeast Area Transit District operates a bus from Greenmanville Ave & Coogan Blvd to Bridge St & Broad St Ext every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 21 min.

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
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mystic Amtrak to New London Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $55
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $95

- Phone
- (860)-886-2631
- information@seatransit.org
- Website
- southeastareatransitdistrict.com
Bus from Greenmanville Ave & Coogan Blvd to Bridge St & Broad St Ext
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- southeastareatransitdistrict.com
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $26 - $32
Rose city Taxi
- Phone
- +1 860-886-2226
- Website
- rose-city-taxi.com
AAA Cab and Livery
- Phone
- +1 860-623-8888
- Website
- aaacab.net
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More Questions & Answers
Mystic Seaport to Groton bus services, operated by Southeast Area Transit District, arrive at Bridge St & Broad St Ext station.
Mystic Seaport to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New London Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mystic Seaport to Groton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Mystic Seaport to Groton.
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