How to get from Yale University to Manhattan by bus, subway and train?

Yale University to Manhattan - Bus Schedule

The 271 bus from Yale University to Manhattan runs from 12:32 AM to 11:32 PM, with departures every 10 min-4 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 25 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Yale University to Manhattan by bus, subway and train

To get from Yale University to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 271 bus from Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave station to Union Ave @ Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 2 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Yale University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

145min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 271271
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - 2
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave
    ID HOWCOLN
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    271 - Downtown New Haven
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Ave @ Union Station
    ID UNIUNIN
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Haven
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    98 min
  • 7
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Yale University to Manhattan

The distance between Yale University, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 78.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yale University to Manhattan by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Yale University to Manhattan

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Yale University to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Yale University) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Yale University to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 271, Train line ACELA, Subway line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yale University and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Yale University to Manhattan?

    The 271 bus line goes from Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave station near Yale University in New Haven to Union Ave @ Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Union Ave @ Union Station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Yale University to Manhattan by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Yale University in New Haven and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Yale University to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the 271 bus from the Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave stop near Yale University in New Haven.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Yale University and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Union Ave @ Union Station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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