The average bus between Manhattan and Thimble Islands takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Thimble Islands. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Manhattan and Thimble Islands. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thimble Islands at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Ave @ Union Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Thimble Islands? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Thimble Islands. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Thimble Islands station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Manhattan to Thimble Islands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Thimble Islands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at E Main St @ Branford Square station.
The distance between Manhattan and Thimble Islands is 115 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from New York to E Main St @ Branford Square via Union Ave @ Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, and Church St @ George St in around 3h 15m.