There are 4 ways to get from Connecticut to Long Island by car ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Car ferry
best- Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
1h 15m$22–80Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
2h 35m$12–20Train
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
1h 53m$19–27Drive 63.1 mi
- Drive from Bridgeport to Brooklyncar 63.1 mi
1h 22m$12–17
Connecticut to Long Island by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Long Island is to bus which costs $12 - $21 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Long Island is to car ferry which takes 1h 15m and costs $22 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bridgeport and arriving at Port Jefferson. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Connecticut to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport and arriving at Queensboro Plaza via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Connecticut and Long Island is 17 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Long Island without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 15m and costs $22 - $80.
The car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Connecticut to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Connecticut to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Bridgeport station.
What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company operates a car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson hourly. Tickets cost $22–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
The best way to get from Connecticut to Long Island is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $21 and takes 2h 35m.
Connecticut to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Connecticut to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Long Island is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Connecticut to Long Island.
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