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How to get fromRhode Island to Southoldby train, car ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Southold by train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry New London
    4h 5m
    $32–304

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Providence to New Londoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry New London
    2h 42m
    $32–109

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Drive from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Southoldcar car
    4h 49m
    $41–270

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Southold, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Southold. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, take the car ferry to Orient Point, walk to Orient Point Ferry Dock, then take the line 92 bus to NYS 25/Youngs Ave. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Providence to Southold via New London and Orient Point in around 2h 42m.

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