Amtrak Valley Flyer Schedule
Amtrak Valley Flyer Schedule

Valley Flyer (Amtrak): New Haven to Springfield

The Amtrak Valley Flyer is a convenient daily train service connecting New Haven, CT, to Greenfield, MA, with a stop in Springfield, MA, along its 102-mile route. Whether commuting or planning an Amtrak adventure, the Valley Flyer offers a comfortable and scenic journey through charming New England towns.

In this article, you’ll find the train’s timetable, learn about the accommodations on board, and discover the unique highlights of this delightful route. While there isn’t a café car on the Valley Flyer, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi and power outlets at their seats, ensuring a pleasant and productive trip.

Amtrak Valley Flyer Accommodations

Amfleet Coach
Amfleet Coach

The Vallet Flyer offers coach seating, which features comfortable seats with no middle row!

For your convenience, there is a fold-down tray and individual reading lights, and under each window is a 120v grounded (three-prong) electric outlet.

Also, luggage storage is above your seat and in the rack at the end of the car. There are two restrooms in each passenger car.

This train does not offer business class.

Food

Because this is considered a short-run train, The Amtrak Valley Flyer does not offer food service. You can bring food and drink abroad, but you cannot consume alcohol on the train.

Pets & Service Animals

Amtrak conductor helping passenger
Amtrak conductor assists a passenger in getting to the right car. Photo Courtesy of Amtrak

Amtrak allows dogs and cats:

  • Up to 20 pounds
    • The combined weight of the pet and carrier.
  • Pets must be on your reservation
  • You must fill out paperwork before you board the train.
    • Amtrak will electronically send you the form you need to print and fill out after you complete your reservation, or you can find it in the My Trip section.
  • Please check out Amtrak’s pet policy before booking.

If you have a support or comfort animal, please refer to Amtrak’s service animal guidelines to ensure your animal qualifies and for additional booking information.

Bikes

Amtrak has a few spaces open for your bike, and you can see if there are openings when booking. To see how this works and if your bicycle qualifies, check out Amtrak’s bike policy.

Luggage

The Vally Flyer 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
  • 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 Valley Flyer Schedule

Amtrak can change these times and stops at any time; this page was accurate when publishing.

Northbound Amtrak Valley Flyer Schedule

Communities Served400
Su & Sa
486
Mo-Fr
488
Su & Sa
494
Mo-Fr
478
Mo-Fr
Miles
New Haven, CT
Union Station (NHV)
2:50p5:00p7:35p9:55p0
New Haven, CT
State Street Station (STS)
2:52p5:02p7:37p9:57p2
Wallingford, CT (WFD)3:04p5:14p7:49p10:09p12
Meriden, CT (MDN)3:13p5:23p7:58p10:18p18
Berlin, CT (BER)3:21p5:32p8:07p10:26p25
Hartford, CT (HFD)3:38p5:46p8:20p10:40p36
Windsor, CT (WND)3:45p5:53p8:27p 10:47p42
Windsor Locks, CT (WNL)3:51p5:59p8:34p10:53p47
Springfield, MA (SPG)7:50a4:22p6:24p | 6:45p8:34p | 8:34p11:18p | 11:30p62
Holyoke, MA (HLK)8:16a4:48p7:11p9:41p11:56p72
Northampton, MA (NHT)8:32a5:04p7:27p9:57p12:12a83
Greenfield, MA (GFD)8:58a5:30p7:53p10:23p12:38a102

Southbound Amtrak Valley Flyer Schedule

Communities Served425
Mo-Fr
461
Su & Sa
479
Mo-Fi
499
Su & Sa
495
Mo-Fr
471
Mo-Fr
Miles
Greenfield, MA (GFD)6:20a9:15a6:05p8:10p0
Northampton, MA (NHT)6:45a9:40a6:30p8:35p19
Holyoke, MA (HLK)7:00a9:55a6:45p8:50p30
Springfield, MA (SPG)7:28a10:23a | 10:34a7:40p9:18p7:05a40
Windsor Locks, CT (WNL)10:53a7:58p7:24a55
Windsor, CT (WND)10:59a8:04p7:29a60
Hartford, CT (HFD)11:05a8:14p7:39a9:39a66
Berlin, CT (BER)11:19a8:25p7:49a9:50a77
Meriden, CT (MDN)11:29a8:34p7:58a9:59a84
Wallingford, CT (WFD)11:36a8:42p8:06a10:09a90
New Haven, CT
State Street Station (STS)
11:49a8:55p8:19a10:22a100
New Haven, CT
Union Station (NHV)
11:56a9:00p8:27a10:28a102

Printable Amtrak Vally Flyer schedule

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My goal is to keep these as updated as possible. I have spent many miles on Amtrak regional trains and found them a great way to travel.

Safe Travels,

Kev

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Kevin Monteith

Kev Monteith has been traveling on Amtrak since 2012. With over a decade of experience, he has been on over 800 trains, covering over 200k miles of rail. Kev enjoys helping others achieve their travel dreams by providing support and information. Outside of travel, Kev enjoys making music as an organist and outings with family.

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