The average train between New York, NY and Rhode Island takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from New York, NY to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between New York, NY and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from New York, NY station and arriving at Rhode Island station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
New York, NY to Rhode Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York, NY to Rhode Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between New York, NY and Rhode Island is 233.5 km. The road distance is 308 km.
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. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.