Does Long Island connect to Connecticut?

Long Island is served by two year-round ferry lines that cross the Long Island Sound, connecting Port Jefferson to Bridgeport, Connecticut and Orient Point to New London, Connecticut. To visit Fire Island, the car-free island, hop on one of the six ferry routes to the different parts of Fire Island.



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Visiting the north side of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round. Reservations are recommended.

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Vehicle and passenger ferries. Up to 58 arrivals and departures daily during peak season. Crossing time approx. 80 minutes; eating facilities.

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Local and town beaches such as Long Beach, Coopers Beach, Main Beach, and Ditch Plains charge varying fees for non-residents of up to $50 for peak season access. To avoid a costly visit, we recommend: You check the park's website.

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To circle the entire Big Island takes almost 6 hours, if you include a loop through North Kohala. When driving between Hilo and Kailua-Kona, you might consider taking the north scenic coast route in one direction and the Saddle Road route between the mountains coming back!

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