There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Providence by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
- Take the train from New London to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 20m$39–126Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Providencecar 182.5 mi
3h 35m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 1m$58–123Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
5h 31m$38–97
Long Island to Providence by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Providence is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Providence is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Providence. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Providence. 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 1m.
The distance between Long Island and Providence is 80 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Providence without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Long Island to Providence, including transfers.
Long Island to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Long Island to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Providence is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Providence, 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 New York to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-443-5281
- [email protected]
- Website
- Long Island Ferry
Car ferry from Orient Point to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Schedules at
- Long Island Ferry
- Passenger
- $20–23
- Vehicle and Passenger
- $70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Long Island to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Long Island to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Providence is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Long Island to Providence.
There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.











