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How to get fromLong Island to Thimble Islandsby car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Thimble Islands by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train, line 201 bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to E Main St @ Branford Squarebus bus 201
    3h 35m
    $29–98

  2. Drive 92.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Thimble Islandscar car 92.7 mi
    2h
    $17–25

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Take the bus from State St. at Main St. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus bus Cl
    4h 55m
    $26–90

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 46 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Thimble Islands. However, you can take the car ferry to Bridgeport, walk to Bridgeport, take the train to New Haven, walk to Union Ave @ Union Station, take the line 271 bus to Church St @ Chapel St, walk to Church St @ George St, then take the line 201 bus to E Main St @ Branford Square. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port Jefferson to E Main St @ Branford Square via Bridgeport, State St. at Main St., CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub, and Church St @ George St in around 4h 55m.

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