There are 4 ways to get from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park by train, bus (Greyhound), car, car ferry, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Freeporttrain Babylon Branch
3h 43m$27–43Drive 73 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgeport to Jones Beach State Parkcar 73 mi
1h 35m$14–20Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 27m$20–36Car ferry, line 4 bus
- Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus 4
5h 50m$35–97
Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Jones Beach West Bath via Freeport Sta / North Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport and arriving at Freeport via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Connecticut and Jones Beach State Park is 87 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park, including transfers.
Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Bridgeport station.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Jones Beach State Park, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Bridgeport to Jones Beach West Bath via Grand Central Terminal, Freeport, Freeport Sta / North Bay 2, and Jones Beach West Bath in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Freeport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- [email protected]
- Website
- 88844ferry.com
Car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- https://www.88844ferry.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.88844ferry.com/schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
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More Questions & Answers
Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Connecticut to Jones Beach State Park.
There are 172+ hotels available in Jones Beach State Park.