Abstract: A fluid connection comprises a first component having a fluid connection portion and formed of a first material. A second component has a second fluid connection and is formed of a second material, with the first and second materials being dissimilar. A transition joint includes a first stub portion formed of a third material, which is easy to connect to the first material, and the first stub portion is fixed to the first connection. A second stub portion is formed of a fourth material, which is connectable to the second material The second stub portion is fixed to the second connection, and the first and second stub portions are fixed together by a welding technique. A method is also disclosed.