There are 4 ways to get from Stratford to Carteret by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Ave At Pershing Avebus 116
3h$28–60Drive 80.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford to Carteretcar 80.9 mi
1h 44m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Ave At Pershing Avebus 116
4h 30m$18–46Train
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodbridgetrain Njcl / ...
3h 58m$26–67
Stratford to Carteret by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Carteret is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Carteret is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Carteret. However, there are services departing from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. and arriving at Washington Ave At Pershing Ave via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Carteret. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Woodbridge via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Stratford and Carteret is 130 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Carteret without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Stratford to Carteret, including transfers.
Stratford to Carteret bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Stratford to Carteret train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Stratford to Carteret is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $17 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $70 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Stratford, CT, USA and Carteret, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. to Washington Ave At Pershing Ave via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stratford to Roosevelt Ave At Edwin St via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Woodbridge, and Main St At Pearl St in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Woodbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Ave At Pershing Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Ave At Pershing Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford to Carteret bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stratford to Carteret train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Carteret is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Stratford to Carteret.
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