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How to get fromLong Island to Washingtonby car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Washington by car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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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 Waterburytrain train Waterbury
    3h 21m
    $44–111

  2. Drive 93.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Washingtoncar car 93.8 mi
    1h 58m
    $18–25

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Pawlingtrain train Harlem
    2. Take the taxi from Pawling to Washingtontaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $85–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 70 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Washington. However, you can take the car ferry to Bridgeport, walk to Bridgeport, take the train to Waterbury, then take the taxi to Washington. Alternatively, you can take the line 7 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Pawling, then take the taxi to Washington.

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