There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
4h 3m$125–782Drive 171.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory171.6 mi
3h 19m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree RdRockland Coaches
6h 10m$35–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree RdRockland Coaches
5h 52m$37–706Bus via Providence
- Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree RdRockland Coaches
6h 20m$39–68
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is 194 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 10m.
Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Rhode Island to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, NY, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–260 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd in around 6h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $26–280
- Business Class
- $85–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $10–23
Bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $9–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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