This information applies to the Hartford Line
Hartford Line Schedules: Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays
Looking for a specific train time, or planning a trip to New York City or anywhere along the Hartford Line or Shore Line East?
Use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com to:
See exact departure times by station and date.
Plan trips from Hartford Line stations to New York City — Metro-North connections are included directly in the results.
You can also:
Try the interactive schedule on https://www.hartfordline.com
Download the PDF schedule from https://www.hartfordline.com if you prefer a printable version.
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🚦 Current Hartford Line Delays and Service Alerts
If your Hartford Line train is delayed or canceled, please check the https://www.hartfordline.com/ page for the latest real-time updates.
This article provides general schedule and travel information only — it does not include live delay details.
Common reasons for delays may include:
Mechanical issues
Signal or track problems
Weather conditions
Police or emergency activity
Construction or maintenance work
For the most accurate information on today’s service status, visit https://www.hartfordline.com/ and review the Service Alerts section.
You can also sign up there for email or text alerts about future delays and schedule changes.
Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday Service
The Hartford Line runs every day of the week. We typically operate a modified schedule on most major holidays and notify riders in advance. Try the trip planner on https://www.hartfordline.com
We also recommend checking with your connecting train operator (like Shore Line East, Amtrak, or Metro-North) for modified schedules when traveling during holidays.
During Busy Travel Periods
For major holidays, many Amtrak Hartford Line trains can sell out. During those times, we recommend:
https://www.hartfordline.com advance when Amtrak trains may sell out.
Connections and Destinations
The Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com shows connections to Shore Line East and Metro-North services. If you’re traveling to New York City, simply enter your starting Hartford Line station and “New York (Grand Central)” — the planner will display the full trip, including the connecting Metro-North train.
Bus Service on the Hartford Line
The CTrail 950 bus operates on weekdays as part of the regular Hartford Line schedule. It is listed in the Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com alongside train service.
During planned construction or service changes, some Hartford Line trains may be temporarily replaced by buses. These planned replacement buses are always shown in the Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com (look for the bus icon).
For unplanned bus substitutions (such as mechanical issues or emergencies), these will not appear in the Trip Planner. Always check the Service Alerts on https://www.hartfordline.com for the latest information.
Bus Replacement
Planned Bus Replacements
A bus logo next to your Amtrak train time means a planned replacement bus will run for that part of your trip instead of a train.
To see if your whole Hartford–New Haven trip is by bus or just a segment, use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com It will show exactly which parts are bus and which are train
Unplanned Bus Replacements
If a train is unexpectedly replaced by a bus (mechanical issue, emergency, etc.), it will not appear in the Trip Planner.
Always check the Service Alerts on https://www.hartfordline.comfor the latest unplanned updates.
Track Information
Track assignments can change at any time, so always confirm before boarding.
Hartford Line schedules do not include track numbers.
Check station boards and listen for announcements at your station — that’s the most reliable source for track information.
Station staff are available at Springfield, Hartford Union Station, and New Haven Union Station if you need assistance.
Always check the Service Alerts section on https://www.hartfordline.com to make sure you have the most up-to-date information about service changes.
Finding Specific Train Times and Arrivals
If you want to know when a specific train leaves or arrives (for example: “What time does the 10:30 train from Hartford get into New Haven State Street?”), use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com
The Trip Planner lets you:
Enter your departure station (e.g., Hartford)
Enter your destination station (e.g., New Haven State Street)
Enter your travel date and time
It will show you:
The departure and arrival times for your exact train
Whether it is an Amtrak or CTrail-operated train
If a replacement bus is scheduled for that trip
Common Questions – Hartford Line
Common Questions – Hartford Line
Q: What time does the [Time] train from [Station A] arrive at [Station B]?
A: Use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com Enter your departure station, destination, travel date, and departure time. The Trip Planner will show you the exact arrival time for that specific train.
Example: If you ask “What time does the 10:30 train from Hartford get into New Haven State Street?”, the Trip Planner will display that train’s arrival time.
Q: Is 3463 leaving from Windsor at 12:55 PM on Saturday a bus or a train?
A: Use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.comEnter “Windsor” as your departure station, your destination, and your travel date/time. The planner will show whether train 3463 is scheduled as a train or a replacement bus.
Q: What time is the last Hartford Line train from Hartford to New Haven?
A: Use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.comEnter “Hartford” as your departure station, “New Haven” as your destination, and your travel date. The planner will show the last scheduled departure for that trip.
Q: What time is the first Hartford Line train from Berlin to New Haven in the morning?
A: Use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com Enter “Berlin” as your departure station, “New Haven” as your destination, and your travel date. The planner will show the first scheduled departure for that trip.
Q: How do I get from Hartford to New York City?
A: Use the Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com Enter “Hartford” as your departure station and “New York (Grand Central)” as your destination. The planner will show your trip from Hartford to New Haven and automatically include the connecting Metro-North train.
Q: What if I see “bus” listed in the Trip Planner?
A: That means a planned replacement bus is scheduled. Check the Bus Replacement section of this article for full details.
Q: How do I check if my Hartford Line train is running on time?
A: The Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com shows scheduled departure times only. For real-time updates, please:
Check the Service Alerts section on https://www.hartfordline.com
Sign up for email or text alerts for service changes.
If you’re traveling on Amtrak, check the Amtrak website or app for live train status.
Q: Is the 502 Amtrak from Berlin to New Haven tomorrow morning running on schedule?
A: The Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.comshows scheduled departure times only. For the latest status, check the Service Alerts on hartfordline.com or use the Amtrak website/app for real-time updates.
Q: Is train [Train Number] on time?
A: The Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com shows scheduled departure times only. For real-time updates on a specific train, check the Service Alerts section on hartfordline.com. You can also sign up for text or email alerts to stay informed.
Q: Is train [Train Number] from [Station] on time?
A: The Hartford Line Trip Planner on https://www.hartfordline.com shows scheduled departure times only. For the latest updates on that train’s status, check the Service Alerts on hartfordline.com or use the Amtrak website/app if it’s an Amtrak-operated train.
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