There are 4 ways to get from Franklin Lakes to Stratford by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to W 42nd St & 5th Avebus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratfordtrain New Haven
3h 14m$26–46Drive 68.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Lakes to Stratfordcar 68.6 mi
1h 33m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 24m$20–40Train
- Take the train from Ridgewood to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 6m$28–77
Franklin Lakes to Stratford by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Lakes to Stratford is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Lakes to Stratford is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Lakes to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd and arriving at Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Lakes to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Ridgewood and arriving at Stratford via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Franklin Lakes and Stratford is 112 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Lakes to Stratford without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Franklin Lakes to Stratford, including transfers.
Franklin Lakes to Stratford bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd station.
Franklin Lakes to Stratford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ridgewood station.
The best way to get from Franklin Lakes to Stratford is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $80 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA and Stratford, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin Ave At Bowers Ln to Stratford via Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Ridgewood to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to W 42nd St & 5th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–22
Bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–21
- 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
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin Lakes to Stratford bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Franklin Lakes to Stratford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Lakes to Stratford is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Franklin Lakes to Stratford.
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