Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Port Jefferson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Jefferson

With a population of 7,750, Port Jefferson is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Port Jefferson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Port Jefferson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fifth Season (34 East Broadway) and Pasta Pasta (234 East Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Port Jefferson

Port Jefferson in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Jefferson in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Port Jefferson

Plane

When flying to Port Jefferson, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Port Jefferson include JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Port Jefferson departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Port Jefferson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Port Jefferson to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Port Jefferson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 80 km from Port Jefferson. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Jefferson, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Port Jefferson takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Port Jefferson, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Port Jefferson include JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Port Jefferson departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Port Jefferson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Port Jefferson to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Port Jefferson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 80 km from Port Jefferson. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Jefferson, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Port Jefferson takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Port Jefferson

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Port Jefferson

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Jefferson

Most booked hotels in Port Jefferson

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Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 888 reviews)
$102+
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The Fox and Owl Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 59 reviews)
$276+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 829 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8, 906 reviews)
$100+
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Danfords Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 586 reviews)
$137+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 558 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Port Jefferson

Renting a car in Port Jefferson costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Port Jefferson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Renting a car in Port Jefferson costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Port Jefferson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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