How to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. 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 $80, while a flight costs an average of $525.

Distance: 256 miles (413 km)

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$214

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$525

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5h 56m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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Compare ways to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT

Compare the available ways to get from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT:

A bus is $134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT costing on average $214.

A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT costing on average $525.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Bridgeport, CT take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 56m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Washington, DC and Bridgeport, CT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT among Omio's users.

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from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT

How to get from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:35 AM10h10
    Washington, DC
    1:45 PMBridgeport, CT
    $751One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    3:35 AM10h10
    Washington, DC
    1:45 PMBridgeport, CT
    $751One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:35 AM10h10
    Washington, DC
    1:45 PMBridgeport, CT
    $751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    3:30 AM10h15
    Washington, DC
    1:45 PMBridgeport, CT
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT

Travel to Bridgeport, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Bridgeport, CT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT:

A bus is $134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT costing on average $214.

A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT costing on average $525.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Bridgeport, CT take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 56m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is approximately 256 miles (413 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT is:
  • Around 91 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Bridgeport, CT as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Bridgeport, Transportation Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Bridgeport, CT by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Bridgeport, CT by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Avelo Airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines to go to Bridgeport, CT by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 30 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, Avelo Airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Bridgeport, CT often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bridgeport, CT and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bridgeport, CT to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Bridgeport, CT, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Beardsley Zoo, Discovery Museum, Seaside Park, and the Barnum Museum.
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