Travel and transport agencies Connecticut

Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the country's oldest private bus companies. It has been operating since 1933 and serves all major American cities. The buses are very modern and well-equipped, they usually have wifi as well as toilets in the back of the vehicle. It's best to book your ride in advance on the website, to make sure you get a seat at the time of your choice and to save a few dollars. Daily shuttle service from Boston South Station to New Haven. Allow 4 hours for travel.

The Amtrak company is the American equivalent of the SNCF, minus the monopoly. It is the main operator of destinations to the rest of the United States. The train is rarely the fastest, cheapest or most convenient solution, but offers a picturesque and comfortable way to travel. The network connects the country's largest metropolitan areas with many smaller cities. From New Haven Station, there are numerous daily trains to Boston (South Station). The journey takes about 2 hours.

New London is one of the mainland cities from which it is possible, in season, to reach Block Island, in the neighboring state of Rhode Island. Block Island Express operates from May to September. There are between 3 and 4 trips per day, depending on the month. Journey times, which can vary according to the weather, generally take 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferries are comfortable, with an outside deck and an air-conditioned interior. Advance reservations are recommended.

New London's privileged geographical position, along the Thames River and on the shores of the Long Island Strait, makes it easily accessible by boat. Cross Sound Ferry provides daily transportation from New London to Orient Point, Long Island, New York. The ferries operate daily throughout the year and can carry cars. The journey takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on the ferry. You can enjoy the view by sitting on the bridge.

The bus is probably the cheapest, but also the fastest way to get to Hartford from other major American cities. The main competitor to Greyhound buses, Peter Ban Bus offers daily shuttles from Boston (about five per day) to Hartford. Its buses are comfortable and very well equipped: wifi, toilets on board, plug for recharging your planes, etc. It takes 1h40 to 2h30 to reach Boston South Station and 2h20 to 3h to reach New York.

Connecticut's regional train network connects 9 stations from New Haven to New London. It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to get from New Haven to New London. If you want to travel in the region, the Shore Line East is a very good alternative to the Amtrak network. Fares are generally more affordable and it is not necessary to book in advance, as prices do not increase as the date of travel approaches. You can simply go to the station and buy your ticket at the dedicated ticket office. On board the trains, comfort is the order of the day.