What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Cranston?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Cranston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Cranston?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Cranston is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Cranston?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Cranston?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Long Island to Cranston?

The distance between Long Island and Cranston is 85 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Cranston without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Cranston without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Cranston?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Long Island to Cranston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Cranston bus from?

Long Island to Cranston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Cranston train from?

Long Island to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Cranston?

The best way to get from Long Island to Cranston is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Long Island to Cranston bus arrive?

Long Island to Cranston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence Downtown station.

Where does the Long Island to Cranston train arrive?

Long Island to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Cranston?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Cranston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Long Island to Cranston.

Where can I stay near Cranston?

There are 224+ hotels available in Cranston.

Long Island to Cranston - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Cranston by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 27m
$57–150
Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Cranstoncar 177.5 mi
3h 33m
$33–47
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 9m
$79–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
5h 40m
$54–126

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

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. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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