The Amtrak Hartford Line is a regional Amtrak train that travels daily between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA, and also stops at Windsor Locks, plus intermediate communities. This train travels 62 miles and takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes from end to end.
A quick look at the Amtrak Harford Line
- The train offers coach seating.
- There is no food service on this train
- You can bring food and drink on the train.
- Alcohol consumption on this train is prohibited.
- This train uses single-level equipment.
- You can use free Amtrak Wi-Fi.
- You can add bikes and pets to your reservations
- Space is limited, and there are some limitations.
- Carry-on luggage only.
- The Hartford Line Schedule
Amtrak Hartford Line accommodations
The Hartford Line offers Coach seating, which features:
- Comfortable seats
- A fold-down tray
- Individual reading lights
- Seat back pocket
- 120v grounded (three-prong) electric outlets are under the windows
- There are overhead luggage racks, plus a shelf at one end of the car.
- There are two restrooms in each coach car.
Wi-fi & entertainment
Amtrak offers free Wi-Fi on this train.
While free, it does have some restrictions. It can throttle or not allow streaming, and you may be unable to download or upload large files.
Amtrak does not offer streaming entertainment, but here are some entertainment ideas for you.
Food
This train does not have any food service.
You are welcome to bring food and beverages but may not consume the alcohol you brought.
Amtrak Hartford line add-ons
You can add a few things to your next trip!
Bikes
- Carry-On/Trainside bicycles
- You can bring up to 50 lbs. Standard bicycle sizes apply.
- The maximum tire width is 2″.
- Bike service may not be available at all stations, but this can change anytime.
- Amtrak’s bike policy
Pets
- Amtrak allows dogs and cats.
- Up to 20 pounds with the combined weight of the pet and carrier.
- Only on trips up to seven hours
- These spots could be limited
- You will know if you can bring a pet when booking.
- You do need paperwork. For a printout and more details, check out Amtrak’s pet policy.
If you have a service or comfort animal, read Amtrak’s service animal policy before booking.
Luggage
This train does not offer a checked bag service.
Each passenger may carry on:
- One personal item, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches, and
- Two carry-on pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each
- If you transfer to the Pacific Surfliner at some point along your journey, the baggage size for that train is up to 28 x 22 x 11 inches each.
Charges apply for additional and oversized luggage; check out Amtrak’s carry-on bag policy for more information.
Amtrak Hartford Line schedule
Click on the stations to see the services offered at that stop.
Northbound Amtrak Hartford Line
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| Stations | Route # | #450 | #490 | #470 | #460 | #464 | #474 | #476 | #416 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days | Miles | Su – Mo – Sa | Mo -Fr | Mo – Fr | Su – Mo – Sa | Su – Mo – Sa | Mo – Fr | Mo – Fr | Su – Mo |
| New Haven, CT Union Station (NHV) | 0 | 8:55a | 9:42a | 10:51a | 11:00a | 3:00p | 4:00p | 5:25p | 7:50p |
| New Haven, CT State Street Station (STS) | 2 | 8:57a | 9:44a | 10:53a | 11:02a | 3:02p | 4:02p | 5:27p | 7:52p |
| Wallingford, CT (WFD) | 12 | 9:09a | 9:56a | 11:05a | 11:14a | 3:14p | 4:15p | 5:39p | 8:04p |
| Meriden, CT (MDN) | 18 | 9:17a | 10:05a | 11:15a | 11:23a | 3:23p | 4:22p | 5:47p | 8:13p |
| Berlin, CT (BER) | 25 | 9:25a | 10:14a | 11:23a | 11:31a | 3:32p | 4:31p | 5:55p | 8:21p |
| Hartford, CT (HFD) | 36 | 9:40a | 10:27a | 11:37a | 11:46a | 3:47p | 4:46p | 6:09p | 8:35p |
| Windsor, CT (WND) | 42 | 9:47a | 10:35a | 11:49a | 11:53a | 3:53p | 4:53p | 6:16p | 8:42p |
| Windsor Locks, CT (WNL) | 47 | 9:53a | 10:41a | 11:57a | 11:59a | 3:59p | 5:00p | 6:23p | 8:49p |
| Springfield, MA (SPG) | 62 | 10:18a | 11:06a | 12:22p | 12:23p | 4:24p | 5:25p | 6:48p | 9:13p |
Southbound Amtrak Hartford Line
| Stations | Route # | #405 | #473 | #463 | #409 | #475 | #465 | #467 | #479 | #497 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days of operation | Miles | Su -Mo -Sa | Mo-Fr | Su -Mo – Sa | Su – Mo | Mo-Fr | Su -Mo | Su -Sa | Mo -Fr | Su – Mo |
| Springfield, MA (SPG) | 0 | 7:25a | 12:05p | 12:30p | 1:00p | 3:55p | 4:00p | 5:30p | 7:25p | 7:30p |
| Windsor Locks, CT (WNL) | 15 | 7:44a | 12:24p | 12:49p | 1:19p | 4:14p | 4:19p | 5:49p | 7:44p | 7:50p |
| Windsor, CT (WND) | 20 | 7:49a | 12:29p | 12:55p | 1:24p | 4:19p | 4:25p | 5:55p | 7:49p | 7:56p |
| Hartford, CT (HFD) | 26 | 7:59a | 12:39p | 1:05p | 1:34p | 4:29p | 4:34p | 6:05p | 7:59p | 8:07p |
| Berlin, CT (BER) | 37 | 8:10a | 12:50p | 1:16p | 1:44p | 4:40p | 4:44p | 6:15p | 8:10p | 8:17p |
| Meriden, CT (MDN) | 44 | 8:19a | 12:59p | 1:24p | 1:52p | 4:49p | 4:54p | 6:23p | 8:19p | 8:26p |
| Wallingford, CT (WFD) | 50 | 8:27a | 1:07p | 1:32p | 2:00p | 4:57p | 5:03p | 6:32p | 8:27p | 8:34p |
| New Haven, CT State Street Station (STS) | 60 | 8:40a | 1:20p | 1:45p | 2:15p | 5:10p | 5:16p | 6:45p | 8:40p | 8:47p |
| New Haven, CT Union Station (NHV) | 62 | 8:47a | 1:28p | 1:52p | 2:19p | 5:18p | 5:23p | 6:52p | 8:48p | 8:54p |
Some of the Hartford Line station stops may duplicate some of the other trains.
The information for these guides comes from Amtrak, and they can change times anytime.
Printable Amtrak Hartford Line Schedule
You can use the button below or print schedules from Amtrak.com. If you are interested in a route or a custom schedule for your trip, check out this post to learn how to print Amtrak schedules.
This page was current on the day of publication, and I try to keep this page updated to the best of my abilities.
This page is not associated with Amtrak or the National Railway Passenger Corporation, but the information on this site comes from Amtrak.com and is accurate when published. Amtrak can change times at any time.
Safe Travels,
Kev
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