What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Branford?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Branford is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Branford?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Branford is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Branford?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Branford. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Branford via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Long Island to Branford?

The distance between Long Island and Branford is 43 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Branford without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Branford without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Branford?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Long Island to Branford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Branford train from?

Long Island to Branford train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.

Where does the Long Island to Branford train arrive?

Long Island to Branford train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Branford?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Branford is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Long Island to Branford.

Where can I stay near Branford?

There are 220+ hotels available in Branford.

Long Island to Branford - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Branford by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to New Haventrain New Haven
2h 53m
$30–96
Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Branfordcar 87.8 mi
1h 52m
$16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 26m
$34–635
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the bus from State St. at Main St. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus Cl
4h 51m
$26–89

Long Island to Branford by train

130Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Branford via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New Haven in around 4h 26m.

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