The Iconic P.T. Barnum Statue: A Tribute to a Legend

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by getting onto I-95 N from your location in Southeastern Connecticut. Depending on your starting point, you may need to take local roads to reach I-95. Once on I-95 N, continue for approximately 30 miles. Take exit 27 for I-395 N toward Worcester. Follow I-395 N for about 10 miles, then keep left to stay on I-395 N. After approximately 4 miles, merge onto I-84 W toward Hartford. Continue on I-84 W for about 15 miles. Take exit 51 to merge onto CT-8 S toward Bridgeport. Follow CT-8 S for about 10 miles, then merge onto I-95 S. Take exit 27 for State St toward Bridgeport. Continue on State St until you reach the area near 41.160722, -73.193667. The statue is located in the South End of Bridgeport, CT, near the waterfront, and you should find parking available along the street or in nearby lots.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the P.T. Barnum Statue via public transportation, start by finding your nearest bus or train station. If you are near New London, you can take a Shore Line East train towards New Haven. In New Haven, transfer to a Metro-North train heading towards Bridgeport. After arriving in Bridgeport, you can take the local bus service (such as the Housatonic Area Regional Transit - HART) which has routes that provide access to the South End area. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or rideshare service from the train station directly to the statue at 41.160722, -73.193667. Be sure to check the bus schedules in advance, as they may vary by time and day.