There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Bridgeport by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York
best- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationNec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BridgeportNew Haven
2h 55m$20–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationNec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
3h 11m$11–225Drive 84.1 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Bridgeport84.1 mi
1h 49m$16–23Train #2
- Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn StationNec
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
3h 22m$12–232
Metuchen to Bridgeport by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Bridgeport is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Bridgeport is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Bridgeport station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Metuchen and Bridgeport is 84 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Bridgeport without a car is to train via New York which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Metuchen to Bridgeport, including transfers.
Metuchen to Bridgeport train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Bridgeport train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Bridgeport is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Metuchen to Bridgeport.
There are 127+ hotels available in Bridgeport.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Bridgeport, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Metuchen to Bridgeport via Penn Station, W 32 St/7 Av, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $55–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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