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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Stamford is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Stamford is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Stamford?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Exit 63 Park and Ride and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via E 42 St/3 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Stamford?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Stamford station. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Stamford Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Long Island to Stamford?

The distance between Long Island and Stamford is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Stamford without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 2h 19m and costs $28 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Long Island to Stamford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Stamford bus from?

Long Island to Stamford bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Exit 63 Park and Ride station.

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Stamford?

The best way to get from Long Island to Stamford is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Long Island to Stamford bus arrive?

Long Island to Stamford bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Stamford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Stamford?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Stamford is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Long Island to Stamford.

Where can I stay near Stamford?

There are 205+ hotels available in Stamford.

Long Island to Stamford - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Stamford by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Stamfordtrain New Haven
2h 19m
$28–94
Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Stamfordcar 42.1 mi
56 min
$8–12
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 / ...
2h 49m
$22–580
Bus
1. Take the bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus North Fork
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
4h 28m
$35–93
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Stamfordtaxi 42.1 mi
56 min
$190–230

Long Island to Stamford by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Stamford Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to Stamford Bus Stop via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 28m.

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