What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Long Island is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Long Island is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct ferry between Southport and Long Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Southport to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport and arriving at Port Jefferson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Ronkonkoma via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Southport to Long Island?

The distance between Southport and Long Island is 24 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Long Island without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 2m and costs $28 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Long Island?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Southport to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Long Island train from?

Southport to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Southport station.

Where does the Southport to Long Island train arrive?

Southport to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Southport to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Long Island is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Southport to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 93+ hotels available in Long Island.

Southport to Long Island - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Long Island by car ferry, train, car, or bus

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2h 2m
$28–90
Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Brooklyncar 57.1 mi
1h 15m
$11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
3h 13m
$27–52
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Post Rd. at Jelliff Ln. to State St. at Main St.bus Cl
2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2h 14m
$24–82

Southport to Long Island by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.1 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company operates a car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson hourly. Tickets cost $22–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southport to Ronkonkoma via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica in around 3h 13m.

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