What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island City to New Canaan?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to New Canaan is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City to New Canaan?

The fastest way to get from Long Island City to New Canaan is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island City and New Canaan?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island City to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island City and New Canaan?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Hunters Point Av and arriving at New Canaan via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Long Island City to New Canaan?

The distance between Long Island City and New Canaan is 43 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island City to New Canaan without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island City to New Canaan without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $14 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Long Island City to New Canaan?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Long Island City to New Canaan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to New Canaan bus from?

Long Island City to New Canaan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to New Canaan train from?

Long Island City to New Canaan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Long Island City to New Canaan?

The best way to get from Long Island City to New Canaan is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $26 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Long Island City to New Canaan bus arrive?

Long Island City to New Canaan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stamford Bus Stop station.

Where does the Long Island City to New Canaan train arrive?

Long Island City to New Canaan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Canaan station.

Can I drive from Long Island City to New Canaan?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island City to New Canaan is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Long Island City to New Canaan.

Where can I stay near New Canaan?

There are 169+ hotels available in New Canaan.

Long Island City to New Canaan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to New Canaan by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Canaantrain New Canaan
2h 12m
$15–23
Drive 42.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Island City to New Canaancar 42.7 mi
1h 2m
$8–12
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
3h 26m
$15–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to New Canaantaxi 42.7 mi
1h 2m
$140–180

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Distance: 42.6 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to New Canaan hourly. Tickets cost $12–20 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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How to get fromLong Island City to New Canaanby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to New Canaan by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

Train

Drive 42.7 mi

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Taxi