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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Danbury to New Haven. Traveling by bus from Danbury to New Haven usually takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 3 hours,
Distance | 28 mi (45 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
Cheapest price | $57.58 |
Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Danbury to New Haven?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Danbury to New Haven. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Peter Pan Lines | 3 | 3h 26m | $57.58 |
- Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest bus carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers affordable bus tickets and comfortable bus trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable bus service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard restrooms, free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 3 bus trips every day during the week and 3 trips on weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main bus carriers between Danbury and New Haven, offering bus tickets as low as $55.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 45 kilometers from Danbury to New Haven. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in New Haven. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Danbury to New Haven, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
New Haven
Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travelers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor center as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.
New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.
The central hub of transportation in the city is Union Station, where travelers can catch Amtrak trains or buses by Greyhound and Flixbus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Danbury?
Main departure station: 48 Elm St
Most buses depart from the main station in Danbury.
All bus stations in Danbury:
48 Elm St
Where does the bus arrive in New Haven?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Station
Union Station in New Haven is Connecticut’s most important transportation hub and is also one of the busiest stations in Amtrak’s national rail network. The station serves interstate Amtrak passenger trains that run along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, DC and Boston. Additionally, there are several commuter rail services operated by Amtrak, MTA and CTrail that connect New Haven to the likes of New York and Hartford. Union Station also accommodates CTtransit’s local buses services as well as intercity bus travel from carriers including Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. In addition, a free shuttle service is available from Union Station to New Haven Green in the city’s modern downtown.
Bus stations in New Haven:
Union Station
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