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

From Grand Central to Yale University by bus and train

To get from Grand Central to Yale University in West Haven, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from Grand Central station to Milford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CL bus and finally take the 261 bus from East Town Rd. at Westfield Ct Post Mall (Rear Entry) station to Boston Post Rd @ S Lambert Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Bus - CLCL
Bus - 261261
Walk to Yale University
Leaves from Grand Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1512#| New Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milford
    111 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St. at Milford Railroad Station
    ID 1258
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CLCL
    Wait for bus
    CL
    Milford Ct Post Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Town Rd. at Westfield Ct Post Mall (Rear Entry)
    ID 483
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Town Rd. at Westfield Ct Post Mall (Rear Entry)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    261 - Boston Post Rd-Downtown New Haven
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Post Rd @ S Lambert Rd
    ID BOSSLAN
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Yale University
    Walk to
    Yale University
    West Campus Drive
    1.66 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central to Yale University by bus and train via NEW HAVEN, 268 and 261

To get from Grand Central to Yale University in West Haven, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from Grand Central station to West Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 268 bus and finally take the 261 bus from Orange Ave @ Gilbert St station to Boston Post Rd @ Lambert Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Bus - 268268
Bus - 261261
Walk to Yale University
Leaves from Grand Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1512#| New Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Haven
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Haven Rr Station
    ID WHVNRRS
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    268 - Washington Ave-Downtown New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orange Ave & Front St
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange Ave @ Gilbert St
    ID ORAGILW
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    261 - Boston Post Rd-Ct Post Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Post Rd @ Lambert Rd
    ID BOSLAMS
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Yale University
    Walk to
    Yale University
    West Campus Drive
    1.68 mi • 35 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 69.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Yale University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Haven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Grand Central

Grand Central is located at Grand Central, West Haven and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 42 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 51 St

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • Madison Av/E 43 St
  • Madison Av/E 45 St

Public transit stations close to Yale University, West Haven

Yale University is located at West Campus Drive, West Haven and the nearest public transit station is Frontage Rd @ Morgan Ln.

Train stations close to Yale University:

  • West Haven

Bus stations close to Yale University:

  • Frontage Rd @ Morgan Ln
  • Morgan Ln @ Opp Twelve Oaks
  • Morgan Ln @ Twelve Oaks

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central to Yale University by bus and train via NEW HAVEN, 268 and 261

To get from Grand Central to Yale University in West Haven, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from Grand Central station to West Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 268 bus and finally take the 261 bus from Orange Ave @ Gilbert St station to Boston Post Rd @ Lambert Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Bus - 268268
Bus - 261261
Walk to Yale University
Leaves from Grand Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1512#| New Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Haven
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Haven Rr Station
    ID WHVNRRS
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    268 - Washington Ave-Downtown New Haven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orange Ave & Front St
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange Ave @ Gilbert St
    ID ORAGILW
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    261 - Boston Post Rd-Ct Post Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Post Rd @ Lambert Rd
    ID BOSLAMS
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Yale University
    Walk to
    Yale University
    West Campus Drive
    1.68 mi • 35 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 187 minutes, using Train line NEW HAVEN, Bus line CL, Bus line 261.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Train line NEW HAVEN, Bus line 268, Bus line 261.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

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

    The NEW HAVEN train line goes from 1512#| New Haven station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Milford station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Milford station near Yale University in West Haven.

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

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Yale University in West Haven by train and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the NEW HAVEN train from the 1512#| New Haven station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the train at the Milford stop, which is closest to Yale University in West Haven.

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