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How to get fromBranford to Long Islandby train, car ferry, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Branford to Long Island by train, car ferry, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Branford to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 30m
    $30–97

  2. Drive 87.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Branford to Brooklyncar car 87.5 mi
    1h 53m
    $16–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    4h 12m
    $33–634

  4. Train, car ferry via New Haven

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Bridgeporttrain train New Haven
    2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 47m
    $30–95

Branford to Long Island by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Branford, CT, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Branford to Ronkonkoma via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 4h 12m.

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