How to get from Manhattan to Danbury by subway and train?

From Manhattan to Danbury by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Danbury in Danbury, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the R subway from Canal St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEW HAVEN train and finally take the DANBURY train from South Norwalk station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

174min$17.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Train - NEW HAVEN
Train - DANBURY
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canal St
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    6522#| New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Norwalk
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - DANBURYDANBURY
    Wait for train
    DANBURY
    6822#| Danbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Danbury
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Danbury by subway and train via N, NEW HAVEN and DANBURY

To get from Manhattan to Danbury in Danbury, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the N subway from Canal St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEW HAVEN train and finally take the DANBURY train from South Norwalk station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

180min$17.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - N
Train - NEW HAVEN
Train - DANBURY
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canal St
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    6522#| New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Norwalk
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - DANBURYDANBURY
    Wait for train
    DANBURY
    6822#| Danbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Danbury
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Danbury

The distance between Manhattan, Danbury and Danbury, Danbury is approximately 68.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Danbury by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Danbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Danbury and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Chambers St
  • Park Place
  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St at Murray St
  • Murray St/Church St

Public transit stations close to Danbury, Danbury

Danbury is located at Danbury, Danbury and the nearest public transit station is Danbury Public Library.

Train stations close to Danbury:

  • Danbury
  • Bethel

Bus stations close to Danbury:

  • Danbury Public Library
  • Nvcc
  • Wcsu White Hall

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Danbury by subway and train via N, NEW HAVEN and DANBURY

To get from Manhattan to Danbury in Danbury, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the N subway from Canal St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEW HAVEN train and finally take the DANBURY train from South Norwalk station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

180min$17.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - N
Train - NEW HAVEN
Train - DANBURY
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canal St
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    6522#| New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Norwalk
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - DANBURYDANBURY
    Wait for train
    DANBURY
    6822#| Danbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Danbury
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Danbury?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Subway line R, Train line NEW HAVEN, Train line DANBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Danbury?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Subway line N, Train line NEW HAVEN, Train line DANBURY.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Danbury?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Danbury?

    The R subway line goes from Canal St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Danbury in Danbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Danbury by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Danbury in Danbury by subway and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Danbury?

    Get on the R subway from the Canal St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Danbury?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Danbury in Danbury.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to Danbury?

    The ride from Manhattan to Danbury costs $17.00.

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