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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Newtown is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Newtown is to car ferry and taxi which takes 1h 43m and costs $80 - $160.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Flushing Main Street and arriving at Danbury via Grand Central Terminal and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Long Island to Newtown?

The distance between Long Island and Newtown is 37 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Newtown without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 1h 43m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Long Island to Newtown, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Long Island to Newtown train arrive?

Long Island to Newtown train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at South Norwalk station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Newtown is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Long Island to Newtown.

Where can I stay near Newtown?

There are 69+ hotels available in Newtown.

Long Island to Newtown - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Newtown by car ferry, taxi, train, car, or bus

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the taxi from Bridgeport to Newtowntaxi
1h 43m
$82–155
Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Newtowncar 74.9 mi
1h 48m
$14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain New Haven / ...
2. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain Danbury
3h 16m
$52–75
Car ferry, line 8 bus
1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the bus from Water St. at John St. to Westfield Trumbull Mallbus 8 / ...
2h 23m
$69–142

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Distance: 36.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Flushing Main Street to Newtown via Grand Central Terminal, South Norwalk, and Danbury in around 3h 16m.

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