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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue campus.









Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
2h 59m
Average duration
3h 16m
Trains per day
9
Distance
219 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston, RI to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kingston, RI to New York, NY:
A train is $131 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kingston, RI to New York, NY costing on average $202 (€166).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.73 (€-20.34). The journey takes 3h 14m versus 3h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kingston, RI to New York, NY trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95 Northeast Regional | 7:11 AM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h11 | 10:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 9:14 AM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h10 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 10:22 AM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h25 | 1:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 12:41 PM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h11 | 3:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 2:41 PM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h28 | 6:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 4:17 PM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h21 | 7:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 6:34 PM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h18 | 9:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 7:44 PM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 3h18 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 8:50 PM Kingston Station, Kingston, RI | 2h59 | 11:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kingston, RI to New York, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 5:44 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
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Most Kingston, RI to New York, NY trains use the Kingston Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kingston, RI and New York, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kingston Station is 3 km from Kingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Kingston Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Kingston Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kingston Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kingston Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kingston Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kingston Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Fairfield Inn & Suites South Kingstown, Hampton Inn South Kingstown, Holiday Inn South Kingstown.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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