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How to get from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT by train?

From South Orange to Bridgeport, CT by train

To get from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport, Ct, take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Bridgeport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Train - MEL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Bridgeport, CT
Leaves from South Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6318| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bridgeport
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bridgeport, CT
    Walk to
    Bridgeport, CT
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT by train via MEL, ACELA and NEW HAVEN

To get from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport, Ct, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Bridgeport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - MEL
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NEW HAVEN
Walk to Bridgeport, CT
Leaves from South Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    43 min
  • 6
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1516#| New Haven
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bridgeport
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bridgeport, CT
    Walk to
    Bridgeport, CT
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT

The distance between South Orange, Bridgeport, Ct and Bridgeport, CT, Bridgeport, Ct is approximately 75.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bridgeport, Ct – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Orange

South Orange is located at South Orange, Bridgeport, Ct and the nearest public transit station is Sloan St at 2nd St.

Train stations close to South Orange:

  • Mountain Station
  • Highland Avenue
  • Maplewood

Bus stations close to South Orange:

  • Sloan St at 2nd St
  • Valley St at 1st St
  • Irvington Ave at Academy St

Public transit stations close to Bridgeport, CT, Bridgeport, Ct

Bridgeport, CT is located at Bridgeport, CT, Bridgeport, Ct and the nearest public transit station is Water St. at John St..

Train stations close to Bridgeport, CT:

  • Bridgeport
  • Fairfield Metro

Bus stations close to Bridgeport, CT:

  • Water St. at John St.
  • State St. at Main St.
  • John St. at Lafayette Blvd.

Alternative route from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT by train via MEL, ACELA and NEW HAVEN

To get from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport, Ct, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Bridgeport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - MEL
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NEW HAVEN
Walk to Bridgeport, CT
Leaves from South Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    43 min
  • 6
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1516#| New Haven
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bridgeport
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bridgeport, CT
    Walk to
    Bridgeport, CT
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line ACELA, Bus line NEW HAVEN.

  • Is there a direct train between South Orange and Bridgeport, CT?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT?

    The MEL train line goes from #6318| New York Penn Station station near South Orange in South Orange Village, Nj to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport, Ct.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Orange to Bridgeport, CT by train?

    The total travel time between South Orange in South Orange Village, Nj and Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport, Ct by train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Orange to get to Bridgeport, CT?

    Get on the MEL train from the #6318| New York Penn Station station near South Orange in South Orange Village, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Orange and Bridgeport, CT?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport, Ct.