There are 4 ways to get from Stratford to Jersey City by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
2h 34m$21–29Drive 66.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford to Jersey Citycar 66.1 mi
1h 28m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
4h 22m$17–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. to Water St. at John St.bus Cl
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain
3h 17m$23–46
Stratford to Jersey City by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Jersey City is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Jersey City is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Journal Square via 33rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Stratford and Jersey City is 67 miles. The road distance is 66.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $20 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Stratford to Jersey City, including transfers.
Stratford to Jersey City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Stratford to Jersey City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stratford station.
The best way to get from Stratford to Jersey City is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $20 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $45 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Stratford, CT, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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 Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from 33rd Street to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
Bus from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. to Water St. at John St.
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford to Jersey City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stratford to Jersey City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Jersey City is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Stratford to Jersey City.
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