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How to get fromSouthold to Newportby car ferry, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Southold to Newport by car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive via Orient Point Ferry Dock

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2. Drive from New London to Newportcar car
    3h 23m
    $25–108

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2. Drive from New London to Newportcar car
    2h 51m
    $24–108

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2. Take the train from New London to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 23m
    $83–181

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Southold to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 10m
    $99–147

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Southold, NY, USA and Newport, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Southold to Newport. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Orient Point Ferry Dock, drive to Orient Point, take the car ferry to New London, then drive to Newport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25/Youngs Ave to Newport via Orient Point Ferry Dock, Orient Point, New London, New London, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 4h 23m.

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