Where do you take a ferry on Long Island?


Where do you take a ferry on Long Island?

These places are best for ferries in Long Island:
  • Cross Sound Ferry.
  • Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company.
  • Freeport Water Taxi & Tours.
  • Port Washington Water Taxi.
  • Saiville Ferry Service.


Where is the clearest water on Long Island?

The Long Island beaches with the best water quality are on the North Fork at McCabes, Town Beach and Orient State Park in Southold. The Connecticut beaches with the best water quality are Hole In The Wall Beach in East Lyme, Esker Point Beach in Groton and Surf Club Beach in Madison.


How long is the ferry ride from Bridgeport to Long Island?

Crossing time approximately 1 hour 15 min. Capacity: 90-100 vehicles, 1,000 passengers.


Where does the Bridgeport ferry go to in Long Island?

Crossing time approximately 1 hour 15 min.


Do you have to take a ferry to Long Island?

Long Island is also accessible via the Long Island Rail Road, Ferry Service or by road.


How long is the ferry ride to Long Island?

High-speed passenger service, 40-minute crossing time. Vehicle and passenger ferries. Up to 58 arrivals and departures during peak season.


Is the NYC Ferry shuttle free?

All transfers within the NYC Ferry system are free and valid for 120 minutes once you start your one-way trip. Round-trip journeys do not qualify for free transfers.


Are beaches in Long Island free?

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.


Can non residents go to Long Island beaches?

Non-resident daily beach passes will still be sold at select booths. Resident daily passes can only be purchased at the Beach Park Gazebo. All season passes are available for purchase at the Gazebo. Click here for hours.


Is there a ferry from Long Island NY to Connecticut?

Visiting the east end of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from New London, CT to Orient Point, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round.


Why is Long Island famous?

You've heard about the famous white-sand beaches. And the world class wineries, fresh local produce and seafood. Long Island was named one of the world's Top 10 wine regions and boasts top-rated restaurants.


Is there a train on Long Island?

Where and when trains run. LIRR service runs 24/7, with different schedules depending on destination and time of day. Our system includes over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches, stretching from Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island to Penn Station in Manhattan, approximately 120 miles away.