There are 4 ways to get from Stratford to Short Hills by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Short Hillstrain Mne / ...
3h 28m$22–46Drive 79 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford to Short Hillscar 79 mi
1h 48m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Short Hillsbus South Mtn Special to NYC
5h 37m$40–69Train via Stamford
- Take the train from Stratford to Stamfordtrain
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Short Hillstrain Mne
3h 29m$20–578
Stratford to Short Hills by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Short Hills is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Short Hills is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. and arriving at Short Hills via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Short Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Stratford and Short Hills is 81 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Short Hills without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stratford to Short Hills, including transfers.
Stratford to Short Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Stratford to Short Hills train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stratford station.
The best way to get from Stratford to Short Hills is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Stratford, CT, USA and Short Hills, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Stratford to Short Hills via Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stratford Ave. at Beardsley Ave. to Short Hills via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 37m.
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from New York Penn Station to Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford to Short Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stratford to Short Hills train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Short Hills is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Stratford to Short Hills.
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