There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Bridgeport by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 16m$19–45Drive 66.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Bridgeportcar 66.9 mi
1h 27m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
3h 39m$17–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
2h 51m$25–54
Newark to Bridgeport by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Bridgeport is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Bridgeport is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Bridgeport. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Newark and Bridgeport is 69 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Bridgeport without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $45.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Newark to Bridgeport bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Bridgeport train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Bridgeport is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Bridgeport, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–220 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $55–250
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Bridgeport bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Bridgeport train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Bridgeport is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Newark to Bridgeport.
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