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How to get fromStamford to Long Islandby train (Amtrak), train, car ferry, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Stamford to Long Island by train (Amtrak), train, car ferry, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 29m
    $21–581

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stamford to Brooklyncar car 41.8 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Bridgeporttrain train New Haven
    2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 34m
    $29–95

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus bus North Fork
    4h 9m
    $36–95

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stamford to Brooklyntaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    56 min
    $160–200

Stamford to Long Island by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ronkonkoma via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Exit 63 Park and Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 41st St bet 3rd & Lex in around 4h 9m.

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