There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Bridgeport by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
3h 37m$51–71Train
cheapest- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 58m$13–240Drive 105.9 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Bridgeportcar 105.9 mi
2h 12m$20–28Line 606 bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus 606
- Take the train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 13m$18–247Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 40m$46–60
Princeton to Bridgeport by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Bridgeport is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Bridgeport is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Bridgeport. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Bridgeport station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Princeton and Bridgeport is 158 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Bridgeport without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Princeton to Bridgeport, including transfers.
Princeton to Bridgeport bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Bridgeport train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Bridgeport is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $12 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Bridgeport, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
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 Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $16–240
- Business Class
- $65–290
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 Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Bridgeport bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Bridgeport train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Bridgeport is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Princeton to Bridgeport.
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