What is the cheapest way to get from Allentown to Waterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Waterbury is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Allentown to Waterbury?

The fastest way to get from Allentown to Waterbury is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Allentown and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C and arriving at Grand St @ State St via New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Allentown to Waterbury?

The distance between Allentown and Waterbury is 231 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.

How do I travel from Allentown to Waterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Allentown to Waterbury without a car is to bus and train via New York which takes 6h and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Allentown to Waterbury?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Allentown to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Allentown to Waterbury bus from?

Allentown to Waterbury bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, depart from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C station.

Where does the Allentown to Waterbury bus arrive?

Allentown to Waterbury bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, arrive at New York, NY station.

Can I drive from Allentown to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Waterbury is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Allentown to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 124+ hotels available in Waterbury.

Allentown to Waterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Allentown to Waterbury by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via New York
best
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to New York, NYbus
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h
$99–126
Drive 171.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Allentown to Waterburycar 171.6 mi
3h 29m
$32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 15m
$57–97
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Allentown to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 1m
$61–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to New York, NYbus
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
7h 11m
$85–107

Allentown to Waterbury by bus and train

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to Grand St @ State St via New York, NY, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 7h 11m.

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