There are 5 ways to get from Ridgewood to Newtown by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train via 14 St-Union Sq
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain Danbury
3h 22m$50–70Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgewood to Newtowncar 69.3 mi
1h 41m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 Stbus Qm24
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 21m$71–99Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain Danbury
3h 40m$50–70Train #2
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain Danbury
3h 56m$46–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Newtown is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Newtown is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and arriving at Danbury via 14 St-Union Sq, Grand Central Terminal and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Ridgewood and Newtown is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Newtown without a car is to train via 14 St-Union Sq which takes 3h 22m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ridgewood to Newtown, including transfers.
Ridgewood to Newtown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av station.
Ridgewood to Newtown train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Newtown is to train via 14 St-Union Sq which takes 3h 22m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Newtown, CT, USA?
You can take a subway from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs to Newtown via 14 St-Union Sq, Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, South Norwalk, and Danbury in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to Newtown via 6 Av/W 35 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Bridgeport Bus Stop in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $24–27
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Ridgewood to Newtown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 35 St station.
Ridgewood to Newtown train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at South Norwalk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Newtown is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ridgewood to Newtown.
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