How to connect to a 2006 macbook?

seems like this would be simple. but the only physical connection seemingly possible between a 2006 macbook and the 2011 imac is an ethernet cable.
I started transfering user to the new mac, but said it would take 42 hours. I found an old backup harddrive with USB cable and transfered that way. Is there a cable that'll connect a 2006 macbook to the new imac in a better way?
FYI: two different types of firewire connectors.

found a firewire 400 to 800 cable at best buy.

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I guess the first thing I'll have to do is get an ethernet cable. Presumably, the FireWire cable will not be needed now. Correct?
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