How to Get to the University of New Haven
Ground Transportation from Area Airports
See below for information on transportation to our campus from area airports.
Please note: Transportation costs to the University are paid by the student directly to the transportation carrier and may be booked in advance.
GO Airport Shuttle
This is a University-discounted service for accepted students. You can bring up to 3 bags. You must book 6 days prior to travel. You must arrive at JFK by 6 p.m. You will need to use a credit card to make your reservation using the link below. This discount applies from July 23 to Sept. 24. This service will take you either to the University campus (Maxcy Hall) or to our discounted hotel accommodation, which you will have booked prior to travel. If you are traveling to Maxcy Hall, you will then need to book a taxi, Uber/Lyft, or friend to transport you to your final destination.
There is no GO Shuttle service, but the train is the best option, it is very simple to use and affordable.
Newark Airport to Newark Penn Station: You can take the AirTrain from Newark Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station (located on the airport grounds).
From there, board a New Jersey Transit (NJT) train on the Northeast Corridor Line to Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to New Haven Union Station: At Newark Penn Station, you will need to take an Amtrak train to New Haven Union Station. You can check the Amtrak website or app for schedules and ticket prices.
Estimated Time: 2 – 2.75 hours
Distance: 80 - 85 miles
Estimated Cost: $55
Take the AirTrain from Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark Liberty Airport Train Station. This is a free service that connects the airport to the train station.
From Newark Liberty Airport Train Station, take an NJ Transit train to Newark Penn Station. You may need to purchase a separate NJ Transit ticket for this part of the journey.
At Newark Penn Station, you can take an NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station.
Take a Greyhound, Megabus, or Peter Pan Bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City to New Haven Union Station. These bus companies provide service from New York City to New Haven. Be sure to check the bus schedules and book your tickets in advance if possible.
Estimated Time: 2.5 – 3.5 hours
Distance: 80 - 90 miles
Estimated Cost: $65
Uber and Lyft services can be used to journey from your respective terminal to your address in Connecticut.
Estimated Time: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Distance: 80 - 90 miles
Estimated Cost: Varies
Logan Airport to South Station (Boston): From Logan Airport, take the Silver Line SL1 bus to South Station. The Silver Line is a free bus service that connects the airport to South Station.
South Station to New Haven Union Station: At South Station, you can board an Amtrak train that goes to New Haven Union Station. The primary Amtrak service that connects Boston to New Haven is the Northeast Regional service, but you may also have the option of taking the Acela Express, which is faster but more expensive.
Estimated Time: 3 – 4 hours
Distance: 150 - 160 miles
Estimated Cost: $70
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station. This is a convenient and affordable option. The Silver Line is part of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and connects the airport to South Station.
You can take an intercity bus service like Greyhound, Megabus, or Peter Pan Bus from Boston's South Station to New Haven Union Station. These bus companies provide services between the two cities. You can check their schedules and book your tickets in advance online or at the bus terminal.
Estimated Time: 4 - 5 hours
Distance: 140 - 150 miles
Estimated Cost: $50
Ridesharing Services
Uber and Lyft services can be used to journey from your respective terminal to your address in Connecticut.
Estimated Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Distance: 135 - 145 miles
Estimated Cost: Varies
Driving Directions
- From New York and Points West Traveling North on I-95: Take Exit 43, Campbell Avenue. Turn left at bottom of exit ramp. Continue past University of New Haven sign on left at Ruden Street (0.6 miles) to the intersection with Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Turn left, travel to the top of the hill, turn left into the University of New Haven.
- From Hartford, Boston, Providence, New London, and Points North and East Traveling South on I-95: Take Exit 43, First Avenue. Turn right at bottom of exit ramp, travel 0.5 miles to second traffic light, Route 122 (Campbell Avenue). Turn right and continue past intersection with Ruden Street (note University of New Haven sign at left) to the intersection with Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Travel to the top of the hill, turn left into the University of New Haven.
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