The Heart of New Haven: New Haven Green

Getting There

• Bus

  From the center of New Britain, head to the nearest bus stop on Main Street. You can catch the CT Transit bus route 82 towards New Haven. The bus will take you directly to New Haven, which is approximately a 30-minute ride. Once you arrive in New Haven, get off at the stop closest to Temple Street. From there, walk a few blocks to 250 Temple St, and you will find the New Haven Green right in front of you.

• Train

  Make your way to the New Britain train station located at 30 Cedar St. Board a Hartford Line train towards New Haven. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at the New Haven Station, exit the station and head towards Church Street. Continue walking straight until you reach Temple Street. The New Haven Green will be located at 250 Temple St, just a short walk from the station.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer to ride, you can rent a bicycle from a local bike-sharing program. Start from the downtown area of New Britain and follow the bike paths toward New Haven. The ride is about 8 miles and takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Head towards Route 71 and follow it until you reach New Haven. Once you get into downtown New Haven, follow the signs to Temple Street. The New Haven Green is located at 250 Temple St.

• Walking

  If you are feeling adventurous and want to walk, you can take a scenic route from New Britain to New Haven. Start at Library Park in New Britain and head south towards Columbus Boulevard. Follow Columbus Boulevard until you reach Route 72 and then Route 15. It is a long walk of approximately 8 miles, taking about 2.5 to 3 hours. Once you reach New Haven, continue to Temple Street, where you'll find the New Haven Green at 250 Temple St.