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How to get fromCharlestown to Long Islandby train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Charlestown to Long Island by train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry New London
    2h 38m
    $64–153

  2. Drive 154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlestown to Brooklyncar car 154.7 mi
    3h 11m
    $29–41

  3. Line 108 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from I-95 Commuter Lot to New London Union Stationbus bus 108
    2. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry New London
    2h 51m
    $66–144

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 63.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlestown to Long Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kingston Amtrak Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the car ferry to Orient Point. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlestown to Brooklyn in around 3h 11m.

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