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How to get fromRhode Island to Prestonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Preston by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from New London to Prestontaxi taxi
    1h 21m
    $65–101

  2. Drive 44.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Prestoncar car 44.8 mi
    57 min
    $9–12

  3. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from New London Union Station to Norwich Transportation Centerbus bus 1 / ...
    2h 31m
    $40–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Prestontaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    57 min
    $130–160

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from New London Union Station to Great Cedar Hotelbus bus 108
    2h 47m
    $40–65

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  • Distance: 79.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Preston, CT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Preston. However, you can take the train to New London then take the taxi to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Preston via New London, New London Union Station, and Norwich Transportation Center in around 2h 31m.

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