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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Long Island is to train and car ferry which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Long Island?

The distance between Rhode Island and Long Island is 80 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Long Island without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rhode Island to Long Island, including transfers.

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

Rhode Island to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Long Island bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Long Island is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Rhode Island to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Long Island.

Rhode Island to Long Island - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry New London
2h 43m
$40–131
Drive 182.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Brooklyncar 182.4 mi
3h 35m
$34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
4h 5m
$38–100

Rhode Island to Long Island by bus and subway

45Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

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

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