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woman on commute facing window

Commuting from Downtown Stamford to NYC

The most efficient way to get from Stamford to NYC is on the Metro North. If driving, your best bet is to hop on I-95 and I-278 to FDR.

old school subway doors at stamford station

Directions to Stamford’s Metro Station from Vela

Vela is an 11-minute walk down Washington Blvd to the Stamford Amtrak/Metro North station - you can be at Grand Central in an hour.

A view of Downtown Stamford from the Mill River Park. In the foreground is trees and green space, while stunning high rises touch the sky in the background. On the left is Vela on the Park, our luxury apartment building near Stamford Train Station.

Living in Downtown Stamford

Living at Vela puts you right in the heart of downtown, with easy access to restaurants, parks, performing arts events, and so much more.