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How to get fromLong Island to Durhamby car ferry, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Wallingford Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 45m
    $81–165

  2. Drive 101.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Durhamcar car 101.2 mi
    2h 9m
    $19–27

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2. Take the bus from Stage Rd & Rt 1 to Downtown Terminalbus bus 644
    5h 15m
    $46–116

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 55.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Durham. However, you can take the car ferry to Bridgeport, walk to Bridgeport Amtrak Station, take the train to Wallingford Amtrak, then take the taxi to Durham. Alternatively, you can drive from Brooklyn to Durham in around 2h 9m.

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