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

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

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  1. Car ferry

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 2m
    $28–90

  2. Drive 57.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Southportcar car 57.3 mi
    1h 14m
    $11–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Southporttrain train New Haven
    3h 19m
    $27–52

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Take the bus from Water St. at John St. to Boston Post Rd. at Mill Hill Rd.bus bus Cl
    2h 9m
    $24–82

Long Island to Southport by train

Calendar199Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Island to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company operates a car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport hourly. Tickets cost $22–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Southport via Jamaica and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 19m.

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