What is the cheapest way to get from New Canaan to Islip?

The cheapest way to get from New Canaan to Islip is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Canaan to Islip?

The fastest way to get from New Canaan to Islip is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 14m and costs $28 - $95.

Is there a direct train between New Canaan and Islip?

No, there is no direct train from New Canaan to Islip. However, there are services departing from New Canaan and arriving at Islip via Stamford, Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from New Canaan to Islip?

The distance between New Canaan and Islip is 57 miles.

How do I travel from New Canaan to Islip without a car?

The best way to get from New Canaan to Islip without a car is to train via Queens which takes 3h 55m and costs $29 - $55.

How long does it take to get from New Canaan to Islip?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from New Canaan to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Canaan to Islip train from?

New Canaan to Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stamford station.

Where does the New Canaan to Islip train arrive?

New Canaan to Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 125+ hotels available in Islip.

New Canaan to Islip - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from New Canaan to Islip by car, car ferry, train, or bus

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from New Canaan to Bridgeportcar
2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry
3. Drive from Port Jefferson to Islipcar
2h 14m
$29–91
Train, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus 2
4h 26m
$27–584
Train via Queens
1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain Montauk Branch
3h 55m
$29–55
Train
1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
4h 43m
$31–55

New Canaan to Islip by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between New Canaan, CT, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from New Canaan to Islip via Stamford, Grand Central Terminal, and Jamaica in around 3h 55m.

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