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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$220 Average price | $511 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $220.
A bus is $436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around $220 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$140. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC
How to get from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
· 12:10 PM9h05Bridgeport, Transportation Center9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$481One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · 12:10 PM9h05Bridgeport, Transportation Center9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$481One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- UA13666:00 AM1h19Newark Liberty International Airport7:19 AMDulles International Airport$2251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · +FlixBus12:10 PM13h25Bridgeport, Transportation Center1:35 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)$481One-way2 transfers
AA44876:00 AM1h20LaGuardia Airport7:20 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
AA21422:29 PM1h23LaGuardia Airport3:52 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$1571One-way0 transfers- AA44568:04 AM1h28LaGuardia Airport9:32 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $220.
A bus is $436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
- Around 98 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgeport, CT and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Bridgeport, Transportation Center and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 34 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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