Rail

Trains To and From Union Station New Haven

Other services available at the train station: Greyhound Bus and  Avis Car Rental.

Parking Options at Union Station

Union Station Parking Garage. Open 24 hours a day. Rates: Daily Max: $20.

Traveling by Amtrak for Yale Business

Yale has an agreement with Amtrak that supports business travel by rail, especially along the Northeast Corridor, by providing discounted fares, flexible options, and centralized support when booked through Yale’s preferred channels.

Amtrak can be booked through World Travel. Yale business travelers can search and book domestic Amtrak itineraries and seat classes with the same familiar and convenient experience they’ve come to expect.

Booking Amtrak through Yale Travel program

When you book Amtrak through Yale’s preferred booking channels, you:

  • Access Yale’s negotiated Amtrak discounts
  • Retain flexibility for changes and cancellations when allowed by fare rules
  • Earn Amtrak Guest Rewards points (if enrolled)

Booking outside Yale channels may limit these benefits.

Amtrak is often a strong choice for:

  • Travel along the Northeast Corridor (e.g., Connecticut, New York, Boston, Washington, DC)
  • Day trips or short overnight trips
  • Itineraries where schedule flexibility is important
  • Travelers who want to avoid airport security lines and baggage restrictions

  • Book through Yale’s preferred booking channels (Concur Travel or World Travel, where available)
  • Ticket rules vary by fare type—review change and cancellation terms at booking
  • Keep traveler names exactly as shown on government‑issued ID
  • Changes or cancellations should be handled through Yale’s travel partners to ensure unused value is tracked correctly

  • Short, regional trips: Amtrak
  • City‑center to city‑center travel: Amtrak
  • Time‑sensitive or long‑distance trips: Air travel

Metro-North Railroad

Grand Central Station - 42nd St. & Park Ave., New York, NY.

For rates and information visit Metro-North Railroad’s website.

Metro-North tickets are not available through World Travel. Please purchase your ticket at the station, and retain your receipt for reimbursement.

Shoreline East

Shore Line East is a commuter rail service which operates along the Northeast Corridor through southern Connecticut, United States. The rail service is a fully owned subsidiary of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and is operated under the CT Rail brand.