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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to New Canaan is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to New Canaan is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $14.

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

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at New Canaan via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Long Island to New Canaan?

The distance between Long Island and New Canaan is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to New Canaan without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Long Island to New Canaan, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Long Island to New Canaan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to New Canaan?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to New Canaan is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Long Island to New Canaan.

Where can I stay near New Canaan?

There are 209+ hotels available in New Canaan.

Long Island to New Canaan - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to New Canaan by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), 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 Stamfordtrain New Haven
3h 12m
$35–106
Drive 49.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to New Canaancar 49.9 mi
1h 11m
$10–14
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 Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 40m
$28–591

Long Island to New Canaan by train

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to New Canaan via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 3h 40m.

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