There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Connecticut by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus M5
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
2h 25m$18–31Drive 53.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upper West Side to Bridgeportcar 53.8 mi
1h 12m$10–15Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
3h 30m$12–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 27m$18–38
Upper West Side to Connecticut by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Connecticut is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Connecticut is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Upper West Side and Connecticut is 59 miles. The road distance is 54.1 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Connecticut without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 25m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Upper West Side to Connecticut, including transfers.
Upper West Side to Connecticut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Upper West Side to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Connecticut is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $12 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Connecticut, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
Upper West Side to Connecticut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Upper West Side to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Connecticut is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Upper West Side to Connecticut.
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