The Valley Flyer connects New Haven, CT and Greenfield, MA over a 137-mile route operated by Amtrak (MassDOT), calling at 11 stations across 2 states.
Quick Facts
- Operator
- Amtrak (MassDOT)
- Service type
- State-Supported Corridor
- Endpoints
- New Haven ↔ Greenfield
- Distance
- 137 mi
- Frequency
- Two daily round trips
- Stations
- 11
- States served
- 2 (CT, MA)
- Typical fare range
- $15 – $35
Route guide
The Valley Flyer is a state-supported corridor service operated by Amtrak (MassDOT). Trains run Two daily round trips over 137 miles of mainline track between New Haven Union Station and Greenfield, calling at 11 intermediate and terminal stations across 2 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.
What to watch for: Connecticut River valley between Hartford and Greenfield.
History & service notes
Inaugurated in 2019 to extend Hartford Line service into the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.
Equipment
Typical consist on the Valley Flyer includes amfleet I coaches, Charger SC-44. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.
Stops along the route
Stations are listed in geographical order from New Haven to Greenfield. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.
- New Haven Union Station — New Haven, CT
- Wallingford — Wallingford, CT
- Meriden — Meriden, CT
- Berlin — Berlin, CT
- Hartford Union Station — Hartford, CT
- Windsor — Windsor, CT
- Windsor Locks — Windsor Locks, CT
- Springfield Union Station — Springfield, MA
- Holyoke — Holyoke, MA
- Northampton — Northampton, MA
- Greenfield — Greenfield, MA
Sample fares & travel times
Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.
| From | To | Distance | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | Wallingford | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Wallingford | Meriden | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Meriden | Berlin | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Berlin | Hartford | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Hartford | Windsor | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Windsor | Windsor Locks | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Windsor Locks | Springfield | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Springfield | Holyoke | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Holyoke | Northampton | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Northampton | Greenfield | 14 mi | 27m | $8 – $16 |
| Wallingford | Greenfield | 123 mi | 2h 38m | $14 – $33 |
| New Haven | Meriden | 27 mi | 42m | $8 – $18 |
| Meriden | Greenfield | 110 mi | 2h 22m | $13 – $31 |
| New Haven | Berlin | 41 mi | 59m | $9 – $20 |
| Berlin | Greenfield | 96 mi | 2h 5m | $12 – $29 |
| New Haven | Hartford | 55 mi | 1h 16m | $10 – $22 |
| Hartford | Greenfield | 82 mi | 1h 48m | $11 – $27 |
| New Haven | Windsor | 69 mi | 1h 33m | $11 – $25 |
Connections & transfers
Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New Haven, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Greenfield. The corridor passes through cities including New Haven, Wallingford, and Greenfield, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.
Further Reading on the Valley Flyer
- Riding the Valley Flyer: a first-timer's full-route diary
- Best window seats and viewing tips along the line