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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Waterbury is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Waterbury is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at Grand St @ State St via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Waterbury?

The distance between Fairfield and Waterbury is 37 miles. The road distance is 34.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $16 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Fairfield to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Waterbury bus from?

Fairfield to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, depart from Post Rd. at Ruane St. station.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Waterbury train from?

Fairfield to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Bridgeport station.

Train or bus from Fairfield to Waterbury?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Waterbury is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $16 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 261 bus, which costs $3 - $11 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Fairfield to Waterbury bus arrive?

Fairfield to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, arrive at Westfield Connecticut Post Mall station.

Where does the Fairfield to Waterbury train arrive?

Fairfield to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Waterbury station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Waterbury is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Fairfield to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 101+ hotels available in Waterbury.

Fairfield to Waterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 261 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Waterbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
1h 20m
$17–27
Bus, line 261 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus Cl
2. Take the bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ Chapel Stbus 261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
4h 1m
$4–11
Drive 34.5 mi
1. Drive from Fairfield to Waterburycar 34.5 mi
40 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Waterburytaxi 34.5 mi
40 min
$100–130

Fairfield to Waterbury by train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.8 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Bridgeport to Waterbury every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Grand St @ State St via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ Chapel St in around 4h 1m.

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