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Yale University Art Gallery
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bridgeport, CT for New Haven, CT on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
You'll arrive about -1h -4m sooner (30m by bus vs 26m by car) and save roughly $-6.05 (€-4.96) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€9) vs $4 (€4)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Norwalk Transit District CT | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:02AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Norwalk Transit District CT | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:13PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Greater Bridgeport Transit | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Norwalk Transit District CT | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 11h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:50 PM Bridgeport, CT | 0h30 | 2:20 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Bridgeport, CT | 0h30 | 3:20 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT run on average 2 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:34, the last at 20:47. The fastest bus covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 5:34 AM |
Last bus 8:47 PM |
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Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Renowned museum housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. A standout stop for painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Celebrated natural history museum known for dinosaurs, fossils, anthropology, and family-friendly science exhibits. Recently renewed and very popular with visitors.
Historic neighborhood and leafy square known for Italian heritage, brownstones, and spring cherry blossoms. One of New Haven’s most loved walking areas.
Large park with trails, lawns, and elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound. A top choice for outdoor time and scenic photos.
Walkable historic campus with courtyards, Gothic architecture, libraries, and plazas. It is the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Coal-fired, thin-crust pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven’s signature dish and a point of local pride.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
A simple local pizza variation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and little or no mozzarella. It highlights the city’s Italian American baking tradition.
Well-known local favorite for New Haven-style pizza, including excellent red pies and house specialties. Casual setting with strong local reputation.
Legendary, long-running pizzeria best known for New Haven-style apizza and its famous white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply traditional.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for refined cooking, polished service, and a more upscale dining experience.
Moderate for a U.S. college city: casual food is affordable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey on busy weekends.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service, delivery, and rideshares.
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