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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The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company operates ferries between Port Jefferson on Long Island and Bridgeport, CT.
The quickest way to get from New Haven to Long Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $23 - $85 and takes 1h 53m. Is there a direct bus between New Haven and Long Island? No, there is no direct bus from New Haven station to Long Island.
Vehicles over 20' must reserve through the call center at 888-443-3779 or 631-473-0286, #8 main menu. Priority vehicle space. - See terms and conditions. --GOOD FOR TRIP OF ISSUE ONLY, MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE -See terms and conditions for details.
Enjoy our high-speed passenger-only service, crossing between New London, CT and Orient Point, NY in just 40 minutes. Comfortable seating, a state-of-the-art ride control system, and Cross Sound Deli amenities make it as comfortable a ferry ride as you'll find anywhere!
Ferrying between East Hampton and Connecticut:Needless to say, it's a beautiful ride – whether on the ferry or driving to the various ferry ports by car. A car is a typically a necessity to get on the ferry. While crossing, you can of course get out of the car and enjoy the view from the deck.
Even though you can't get to the Hamptons from NYC via ferry, you can pick up a ferry in New London, CT to Sag Harbor. If you are traveling from Boston, Connecticut and even Westchester, there's no need to come all the way into NYC just to drive out — you can take the New London ferry.
Getting around Long IslandThe easiest way to get around Long Island is by car. If you're reliant on public transportation, you can take a bus or the Long Island Railroad. Most towns in Nassau and western Suffolk have a train station, but there's generally only one per town.
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.
There is no direct connection from Stamford to Long Island. However, you can take the drive to Bridgeport, take the car ferry to Port Jefferson, take the drive to Huntington Square Mall, then take the bus to Middle Country Rd/Smith Ln.
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.