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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between New Haven and Madison. The average train journey from New Haven to Madison takes 26 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 23 minutes.
Distance | 18 mi (29 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 23m |
Lowest price | €4.41 |
Trains per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |

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Which train should you take from New Haven to Madison?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects New Haven to Madison. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 7 | 0h 26m | €4.41 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 7 Amtrak trains from New Haven to Madison every day, as well as 5 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €4.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from New Haven to Madison
Trains from New Haven to Madison are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs New Haven at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from New Haven to Madison.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Madison to New Haven.
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 is the train station in New Haven?

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Link to image attributionMain departure 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.
All train stations in New Haven:
Union Station
Where is the train station in Madison?
Main arrival station: Madison, Connecticut
Madison has one train station.
All train stations in Madison:
Madison, Connecticut
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