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How to get fromLong Island to Stamfordby car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Stamford by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Stamfordtrain train New Haven
    2h 19m
    $29–95

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Stamfordcar car 42.1 mi
    56 min
    $8–12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 46m
    $22–580

  4. Car ferry, bus, line 341 bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hubbus bus Cl
    3. Take the bus from Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave to Atlantic St @ Main Stbus bus 341
    3h 32m
    $25–86

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Stamfordtaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    56 min
    $160–200

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus bus North Fork
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0240
    4h 28m
    $35–93

Long Island to Stamford by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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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 46m. 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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