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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Providence is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Providence is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $40 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Providence?

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 Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Providence?

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.

How far is it from Long Island to Providence?

The distance between Long Island and Providence is 80 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.

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

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 $40 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Long Island to Providence, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Providence?

The best way to get from Long Island to Providence is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Long Island to Providence bus arrive?

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

Where does the Long Island to Providence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Providence is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Long Island to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 223+ hotels available in Providence.

Long Island to Providence - 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 Providence 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 20m
$41–130
Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Providencecar 182.5 mi
3h 35m
$34–49
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 1m
$63–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
5h 33m
$38–107

Long Island to Providence by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

121Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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