There are 4 ways to get from Stratford to Hershey by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford to Stamfordtrain
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain
8h 49m$76–737Drive 216 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford to Hersheycar 216 mi
4h 21m$40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Grand Central to Terminal Bbus
- Take the bus from Newark to Harrisburgbus
9h 7m$103–122Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
9h 53m$41–86
Stratford to Hershey by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Hershey is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Hershey is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Harrisburg via Stamford Amtrak Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Stratford and Hershey is 272 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Hershey without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $75 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Stratford to Hershey, including transfers.
Stratford to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Stratford to Hershey train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stratford station.
The best way to get from Stratford to Hershey is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $75 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Stratford, CT, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Stratford to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 9h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stratford to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
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 Stamford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Grand Central to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Newark to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stratford to Hershey train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Hershey is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Stratford to Hershey.
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