What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rhode Island?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rhode Island is to bus which costs $26 - $60 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Rhode Island?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Rhode Island is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $28 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Long Island to Rhode Island?

The distance between Long Island and Rhode Island is 80 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Rhode Island without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rhode Island without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $28 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Rhode Island?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Long Island to Rhode Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rhode Island train from?

Long Island to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rhode Island is to train which takes 4h and costs $28 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Long Island to Rhode Island train arrive?

Long Island to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Rhode Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Rhode Island is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Long Island to Rhode Island.

Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 208+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Long Island to Rhode Island - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Rhode Island by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 20m
$29–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
5h 7m
$27–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h
$29–703
Drive 182.5 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Providencecar 182.5 mi
3h 34m
$34–49

Long Island to Rhode Island by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

128Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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