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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to New Britain is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to New Britain is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and New Britain?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to New Britain. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at New Britain via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and New Britain?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to New Britain. However, there are services departing from Queensboro Plaza and arriving at Meriden via Grand Central Terminal and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Long Island to New Britain?

The distance between Long Island and New Britain is 73 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to New Britain without a car is to car ferry and train and line 928 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $30 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Long Island to New Britain, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to New Britain?

The best way to get from Long Island to New Britain is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Long Island to New Britain bus arrive?

Long Island to New Britain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Britain station.

Where does the Long Island to New Britain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to New Britain?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to New Britain is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Long Island to New Britain.

Where can I stay near New Britain?

There are 216+ hotels available in New Britain.

Long Island to New Britain - 5 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to New Britain by car ferry, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Car ferry, train, line 928 bus
best
1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
3. Take the bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay Rbus 928
3h 59m
$34–103
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britainbus Greyhound US0255s
5h 14m
$17–35
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
4h 56m
$28–48
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to New Britaincar 108 mi
2h 16m
$20–29
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
4h 38m
$32–106

Long Island to New Britain by subway, train, and bus

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britain once daily. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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