What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Beach 90 St via 34 St-Penn Station, Chambers St and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach?

The distance between Rhode Island and Rockaway Beach is 210 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach bus from?

Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach train from?

Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach train arrive?

Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Beach?

There are 2195+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.

Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 37m
$49–684
Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Rockaway Beachcar 184.4 mi
3h 45m
$34–49
Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
5h 17m
$55–79
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
5h 10m
$68–972
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
2. Take the bus from 6th Ave/West 51st Street to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
6h 4m
$38–103
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Beach 90 Stsubway
3h 51m
$42–229
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
5h 4m
$222–1,546

Rhode Island to Rockaway Beach by train and subway (Amtrak)

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Providence to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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