There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Stratford by train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratfordtrain New Haven
2h 34m$19–28Drive 65.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jersey City to Stratfordcar 65.9 mi
1h 28m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 3m$17–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 6m$26–64
Jersey City to Stratford by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Stratford is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Stratford is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave and arriving at Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Stratford via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Jersey City and Stratford is 67 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Stratford without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $19 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Jersey City to Stratford, including transfers.
Jersey City to Stratford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.
Jersey City to Stratford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Stratford is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $19 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Stratford, CT, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 4h 3m.
- 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
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
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- 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
Jersey City to Stratford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Jersey City to Stratford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Stratford is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Jersey City to Stratford.
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