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How to get fromShelton to Long Islandby train, car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby-Shelton to Bridgeporttrain train Waterbury
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 9m
    $29–92

  2. Drive 74.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shelton to Brooklyncar car 74.2 mi
    1h 36m
    $14–20

  3. Line 15 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Center St. at Coram Ave. to Bridgeport Transportation Centerbus bus 15
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 43m
    $24–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shelton to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Shelton to Long Island. However, you can take the train to Bridgeport, walk to Bridgeport, then take the car ferry to Port Jefferson. Alternatively, you can drive from Shelton to Brooklyn in around 1h 36m.

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