There are 6 ways to get from East Meadow to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 55m$111–181Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Meadow to Providencecar 184 mi
3h 37m$34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus FlixBus 2681 / ...
5h 50m$39–66Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain
5h 12m$454–1,933Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
8h 10m$44–79Bus, train, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Front St Opp Coolidge Dr to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus
- Take the train from Hicksville to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
4h 36m$44–221
East Meadow to Rhode Island by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Meadow to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from East Meadow to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from East Meadow to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Front St + East Meadow Ave and arriving at Providence via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/64 Av and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from East Meadow to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between East Meadow and Rhode Island is 220 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Meadow to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from East Meadow to Rhode Island, including transfers.
East Meadow to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
East Meadow to Rhode Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hicksville station.
The best way to get from East Meadow to Rhode Island is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between East Meadow, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Kodma Pl / Front to Providence via Hicksville Sta / Duffy, Hicksville, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–900
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Hicksville to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Front St Opp Coolidge Dr to Hicksville Sta / Duffy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
East Meadow to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
East Meadow to Rhode Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Meadow to Rhode Island is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from East Meadow to Rhode Island.
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