How Do You Get to the Connecticut Shoreline?
Connecticut’s Shoreline is a beautiful and popular destination for both residents and tourists alike. Located along the Long Island Sound, the Shoreline’s boasts charming towns, stunning beaches, and numerous recreational activities.
If you are planning a visit to the Connecticut Shoreline, here are some tips on how to get there.
In this article we’ll share how to:
FERRY
Cross Sound Ferry
Year round vehicle, truck, motorcoach, and passenger ferry service between Orient Point, Long Island and New London, Connecticut.
FERRY
Bridgeport Ferry
Year round vehicle and passenger ferry service between Port Jefferson, Long Island and Bridgeport, Connecticut. Reaching the Shoreline is an hour drive from the Bridgeport dock.
AIR
Shoreline Aviation
Fly between New Haven, Tweed and the heart of NYC at 23rd Street, it’s only a 35 minute flight. Not convenient enough? Schedule a trip straight to or from the shores of The Madison Beach Hotel.
TRAIN
Amtrak
Skip the traffic and step aboard an Amtrak train with stops in New Haven, Old Saybrook, New London and Mystic.
Honor and remember this Memorial Day 2026 with parades and ceremonies across the Connecticut Shoreline. From Old Saybrook to East Lyme, find out where to pay tribute and celebrate with your community.