There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Charlestown by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 26m$82–146Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Charlestowncar 145.2 mi
2h 58m$27–39Train via New Haven
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 43m$75–128
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Charlestown is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Charlestown is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Kingston Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Manhattan and Charlestown is 173 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Manhattan to Charlestown, including transfers.
Manhattan to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Manhattan to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kingston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Charlestown is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Manhattan to Charlestown.
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Charlestown, RI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kingston Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
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