There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Bridgeport by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
1h 51m$15–23Drive 52.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Bridgeportcar 52.1 mi
1h 9m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 6m$13–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 30 Stbus M11
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 18m$33–57
Columbia University to Bridgeport by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Bridgeport is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Bridgeport is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Bridgeport. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Bridgeport. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Columbia University and Bridgeport is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Bridgeport without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $15 - $23.
The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Columbia University to Bridgeport bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Bridgeport train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Bridgeport is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $24 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Bridgeport, CT, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 30 St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Bridgeport bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 34 St station.
Columbia University to Bridgeport train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Bridgeport is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Columbia University to Bridgeport.
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