There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Connecticut by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
1h 56m$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 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
3h 51m$12–25Train via Amsterdam Av/W 120 St
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
2h 2m$18–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 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 21m$22–47
Columbia University to Connecticut by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Connecticut is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Connecticut is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Connecticut. 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 3h 51m.
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 26m.
The distance between Columbia University and Connecticut is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $23.
The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Columbia University to Connecticut bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Connecticut train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Connecticut is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $26 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Connecticut, 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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 9 Av/W 30 St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Connecticut bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
Columbia University to Connecticut train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Connecticut is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Columbia University to Connecticut.
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