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How to get fromLong Island to Newportby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2. Take the train from New London to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 27m
    $82–174

  2. Drive 179.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Newportcar car 179.8 mi
    3h 43m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    2. Take the taxi from Providence to Newporttaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $128–212

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Newport. However, you can take the car ferry to New London, walk to New London, take the train to Kingston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Newport. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 7 Av/ W 36 St, walk to New York, take the bus to Providence, then take the taxi to Newport.

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