There are 4 ways to get from Burlington to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
5h 13m$49–110Drive 158 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Waterburycar 158 mi
3h 7m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Willingboro, NJ - Plaza to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
7h 39m$52–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409 / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 33m$35–85
Burlington to Waterbury by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Waterbury is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Waterbury is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from SALEM RD at US-130 # and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Willingboro, NJ - Plaza, New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from BURLINGTON SOUTH station and arriving at Waterbury via Trenton and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Burlington and Waterbury is 165 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Burlington to Waterbury, including transfers.
Burlington to Waterbury bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Willingboro, NJ - Plaza station.
Burlington to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Waterbury is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Burlington, NJ, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to Waterbury via TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station, Trenton, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Grand St @ State St via Willingboro, NJ - Plaza, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 7h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Willingboro, NJ - Plaza to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–60
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–12
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Waterbury bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Burlington to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Waterbury is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Burlington to Waterbury.
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