There are 4 ways to get from Watchung to Stamford by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain New Haven / ...
2h 59m$35–70Drive 63 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watchung to Stamfordcar 63 mi
1h 23m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 11m$25–628Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
3h 56m$28–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watchung to Stamford is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Watchung to Stamford is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchung to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Watchung to Stamford station. However, there are services departing from Plainfield and arriving at Stamford Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Watchung and Stamford is 115 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Watchung to Stamford without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Watchung to Stamford, including transfers.
Watchung to Stamford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave station.
Watchung to Stamford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Plainfield station.
The best way to get from Watchung to Stamford is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Stamford, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watchung to Stamford Amtrak Station via Plainfield and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watchung to Stamford Bus Stop via Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Watchung to Stamford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Watchung to Stamford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watchung to Stamford is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Watchung to Stamford.
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