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How to get fromConnecticut to Thimble Islandsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Connecticut to Thimble Islands by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to New Haventrain train New Haven
    1h 36m
    $25–38

  2. Bus, line 261 bus, line 201 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus bus Cl
    2. Take the bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ George Stbus bus 261 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to E Main St @ Branford Squarebus bus 201
    2h 51m
    $4–10

  3. Train, line 265 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to West Haventrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saw Mill Rd @ Phillips Ter to Church St @ George Stbus bus 265 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to E Main St @ Branford Squarebus bus 201
    2h 4m
    $10–19

  4. Drive  29.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Thimble Islandscar car 29.4 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bridgeport to Thimble Islandstaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    39 min
    $90–110

Connecticut to Thimble Islands by train and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Thimble Islands, CT, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Bridgeport to New Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 38 min. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to E Main St @ Branford Square via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ George St in around 2h 51m.

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