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How to get fromManhattan to Thimble Islandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Thimble Islands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2h 57m
    $39–56

  2. Drive 83.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Thimble Islandscar car 83.8 mi
    1h 49m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus Bz 0210
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to E Main St @ Branford Squarebus bus 201
    3h 14m
    $17–39

  4. Train, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to E Main St @ Branford Squarebus bus 201
    3h 11m
    $19–590

  5. Train via West Haven

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to West Haventrain train New Haven
    3h 25m
    $20–34

Manhattan to Thimble Islands by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Thimble Islands, CT, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to E Main St @ Branford Square via Union Ave @ Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, and Church St @ George St in around 3h 14m.

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