What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to West Haven?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to West Haven is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to West Haven?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to West Haven is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and West Haven?

No, there is no direct ferry from Long Island to West Haven. However, there are services departing from Port Jefferson and arriving at Bridgeport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and West Haven?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to West Haven. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at West Haven via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Long Island to West Haven?

The distance between Long Island and West Haven is 32 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to West Haven without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 56m and costs $29 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to West Haven?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Long Island to West Haven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to West Haven train from?

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

Where does the Long Island to West Haven train arrive?

Long Island to West Haven train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Long Island to West Haven?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to West Haven is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Long Island to West Haven.

Where can I stay near West Haven?

There are 243+ hotels available in West Haven.

Long Island to West Haven - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to West Haven by car ferry, train, or car

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
1h 56m
$29–92
Drive 79.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to West Havencar 79.3 mi
1h 41m
$15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Grand Central Terminaltrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Haventrain New Haven
3h 27m
$32–59

Long Island to West Haven by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and West Haven, 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 West Haven via Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 27m.

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