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How to get fromEast Haven to Long Islandby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from East Haven to Long Island by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    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 48m
    $30–97

  2. Drive 84.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Haven to Brooklyncar car 84.6 mi
    1h 49m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westfield Connecticut Post Mall to Water St. at John St.bus bus Cl
    2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    4h 23m
    $27–89

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from East Haven to Long Island. However, you can take the line 201 bus to Church St @ George St, walk to George St @ opp Orange St, take the bus to Union Ave @ Union Station, walk to New Haven, take the train to Bridgeport, walk to Bridgeport, then take the car ferry to Port Jefferson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Thompson Ave to Port Jefferson via Temple St @ Chapel St, Westfield Connecticut Post Mall, Water St. at John St., and Bridgeport in around 4h 23m.

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