Visit Our Seaside Campus
Campus Map and Directions
Located on 86 scenic acres along Long Island Sound and adjacent to historic Seaside Park, University of Bridgeport is easily accessible by highway, rail, and ferry.
Main Bridgeport Campus
on Long Island Sound
Our 86-acre seaside campus at 126 Park Avenue provides an inspiring environment for higher learning. The campus is home to 14 schools, colleges and institutes, 7 residence halls, 4 dining locations, the Heckman Learning Commons, and the Bauer Hall Innovation Center. Adjacent to 400-acre historic Seaside Park and just 48 miles northeast of New York City, our location connects students to leading corporations, healthcare centers, and cultural hubs. Download our official campus map before your visit.
Driving Directions
How to Reach 126 Park Avenue
Step-by-step navigation instructions from major highways across Connecticut and the tri-state area. GPS Destination: 126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Visitor Arrival Notice
All campus visitors should proceed to the Linden Avenue visitor parking lot upon arrival. Visitor parking permits are issued at the Campus Safety office located at 154 University Avenue (accessible 24/7). Call 203-576-4912 for assistance.
View parking detailsTraveling Southbound on Interstate 95
Take Exit 27 toward Lafayette Street / Downtown Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Instructions
- Take Exit 27 off I-95 South.
- At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Lafayette Street.
- At the first light, turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right.
- At the next traffic light (by Harbor Yard Arena), turn right onto Broad Street.
- Proceed approximately one mile south; Broad Street curves right into Waldemere Avenue.
- At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue.
- Proceed one block and turn right onto Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is immediately on your left.
Route Summary
Traveling Northbound on Interstate 95
Take Exit 27 toward Lafayette Boulevard / Downtown Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Instructions
- Take Exit 27 off I-95 North.
- Proceed straight off the ramp and bear right onto Lafayette Boulevard.
- At the fourth traffic light (by Harbor Yard Arena), turn right onto Broad Street.
- Proceed approximately one mile south; Broad Street curves right into Waldemere Avenue along Seaside Park.
- At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue.
- Go one block and turn right onto Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on your left.
Route Summary
Traveling South on Routes 8 and 25
Take Exit 1 toward Prospect Street and South Frontage Road.
Turn-by-Turn Instructions
- Follow Route 8/25 South to Exit 1 (Prospect Street / Myrtle Avenue).
- Continue straight off the exit ramp through to the third traffic light.
- Turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right.
- At the third traffic light, turn right onto Broad Street.
- Proceed one mile south until Broad Street curves right into Waldemere Avenue.
- Turn right onto Park Avenue, proceed one block, and turn right onto Linden Avenue for visitor parking.
Route Summary
From Route 15 (Merritt Parkway North or South)
Connect via Route 25/8 South Connector to Exit 1.
Turn-by-Turn Instructions
- Southbound Merritt Parkway: Take Exit 52 (South fork) and bear left onto the Route 8/25 Connector.
- Northbound Merritt Parkway: Take Exit 49S onto the Route 25 South Connector.
- Follow the Route 8/25 Connector south to Exit 1 (Prospect Street / Myrtle Avenue).
- Continue straight to third light, turn left onto South Frontage Road, bear right.
- Turn right at Harbor Yard onto Broad Street and follow south to Waldemere and Park Avenues.
- Turn right on Linden Avenue for designated visitor parking.
Route Summary
Transit & Gateways
Public Transportation & Regional Gateways
University of Bridgeport is easily reachable via commuter train, cross-sound ferry, regional bus, and international airports.
Metro-North & Amtrak Rail
Bridgeport Transportation Center (1 mile from campus) connects Metro-North New Haven Line trains to NYC Grand Central (70 mins) and Amtrak Northeast Regional service to Boston and Washington, D.C.
Port Jefferson Ferry
The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company operates daily year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service across Long Island Sound, docking 1.5 miles from campus.
Greater Bridgeport Transit
GBT buses serve multiple stops directly on Park Avenue and University Avenue, connecting campus to downtown Bridgeport, Westfield Trumbull Mall, and Stratford.
Regional & International Airports
Conveniently located between Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN – 25 miles), Westchester County Airport (HPN – 35 miles), and major New York hubs LGA and JFK.
Visitor Parking and Campus Safety Services
Designated visitor parking is located in the Linden Avenue lot adjacent to Mandeville Hall. Guest parking passes can be obtained upon arrival at the Campus Safety Headquarters (154 University Avenue).
Accessible parking spaces are reserved in all lots for vehicles with state-issued disability placards. Campus Security provides 24/7 walking escorts and motorist assistance (jump starts, vehicle lockouts) by calling 203-576-4911.
Experience Our Campus
in Person
Join us for an Admissions campus tour, meet our faculty, and stroll along the shoreline of Seaside Park. Daily tours depart from the Welcome Center in Wahlstrom Library.
