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

From Grand Central to Yale University by bus, subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Yale University in West Haven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 262 bus from So Frontage Rd @ Congress Ave station to Marsh Hill Rd @ Edison Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Yale University on the Moovit app.

176min
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 262262
Walk to Yale University
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    So Frontage Rd @ Congress Ave
    ID SFOCONS
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    262 - Orange-Ct Post Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsh Hill Rd @ Edison Rd
    ID MAREDIS
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Yale University
    Walk to
    Yale University
    West Campus Drive
    1.17 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central to Yale University by bus, subway and train via 3, ACELA and 262

To get from Grand Central to Yale University in West Haven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 262 bus from So Frontage Rd @ Congress Ave station to Marsh Hill Rd @ Edison Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Yale University on the Moovit app.

176min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 262262
Walk to Yale University
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    103 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    So Frontage Rd @ Congress Ave
    ID SFOCONS
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    262 - Orange-Ct Post Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsh Hill Rd @ Edison Rd
    ID MAREDIS
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Yale University
    Walk to
    Yale University
    West Campus Drive
    1.17 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Yale University

The distance between Grand Central, West Haven and Yale University, West Haven is approximately 83.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Yale University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Haven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Grand Central to Yale University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Grand Central to Yale University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) and destination (Yale University), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central to Yale University by bus, subway and train via 3, ACELA and 262

To get from Grand Central to Yale University in West Haven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 262 bus from So Frontage Rd @ Congress Ave station to Marsh Hill Rd @ Edison Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Yale University on the Moovit app.

176min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 262262
Walk to Yale University
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    103 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    So Frontage Rd @ Congress Ave
    ID SFOCONS
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    262 - Orange-Ct Post Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsh Hill Rd @ Edison Rd
    ID MAREDIS
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Yale University
    Walk to
    Yale University
    West Campus Drive
    1.17 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Subway line D, Train line ACELA, Bus line 262.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Yale University?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Subway line 3, Train line ACELA, Bus line 262.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Yale University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Yale University?

    The D subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Yale University in West Haven.

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

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Yale University in West Haven by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Yale University?

    Get on the D subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Yale University?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av stop, which is closest to Yale University in West Haven.

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