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Philadelphia to Bridgeport by train

Bridgeport lies 215 km (134 mi) north-east of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 263 km (163 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.6 million147,629
Elevation8 m (26 ft)14 m (46 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordSuburban Station, 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia stationBridgeport station
Postal codes19019–1925506601–06699

Where to book trains from Philadelphia to Bridgeport

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Common questions

How far is Bridgeport from Philadelphia?

215 km (134 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Philadelphia; by road roughly 263 km (163 mi).

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Bridgeport by train?

About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Bridgeport?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.