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Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT costing on average $79 (€66).
Other travel options to Bridgeport, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€66) compared to roughly $33 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.25 (€-38.79). The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 17m 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 New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT
How to get from New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM2h00New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY9:45 AMBridgeport, Transportation Center$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:45 AM2h00New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY9:45 AMBridgeport, Transportation Center$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
150 Northeast Regional7:00 AM1h12Penn Station, New York, NY8:12 AMBridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT$1771One-way0 transfers
Other options
140 Northeast Regional4:30 PM1h15Penn Station, New York, NY5:45 PMBridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT$401One-way0 transfers
54 Vermonter9:00 AM1h23Penn Station, New York, NY10:23 AMBridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT$711One-way0 transfers
168 Northeast Regional7:00 PM1h15Penn Station, New York, NY8:15 PMBridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT$1771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Bridgeport, CT costing on average $79 (€66).
Other travel options to Bridgeport, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Bridgeport, CT as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Bridgeport, Transportation Center.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Bridgeport, CT by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bridgeport, CT by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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