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Historic Richmond Town
A large living-history museum and village with period homes, galleries, and gardens. Worth visiting for Staten Island history and varied exhibits.
Trains from Kingston, RI to Staten Island, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €54 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 3h 31m.
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A large living-history museum and village with period homes, galleries, and gardens. Worth visiting for Staten Island history and varied exhibits.
A broad cultural campus with contemporary art, a children’s museum, and landscaped grounds. Visit for exhibitions, events, and harbor-area history.
A branch of the Staten Island Museum focused on art and archival exhibitions. Worth visiting for changing shows in a historic waterfront setting.
A 2.5 mi waterfront promenade and fishing pier on Staten Island’s east shore. Worth visiting for sea breezes, skyline views, and easy walks.
A waterfront esplanade beside the ferry terminal with harbor views, memorials, and easy access to major North Shore attractions.
A hilltop park with sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and the harbor. It is a favorite for photos, sunsets, and watching the Staten Island Ferry.
Thin, crisp coal-oven pizza with charred crust, reflecting Staten Island's strong Italian-American traditions and old-school neighborhood pizzerias.
A tomato-and-mozzarella rice ball, breaded and fried. A classic Italian-American snack widely found in Staten Island delis, bakeries, and pizzerias.
Sesame bread stuffed with potatoes, onions, and spices. This Sicilian street food is a longtime favorite in Staten Island's Italian bakeries and homes.
Historic Staten Island bakery and cafe known for Italian pastries, cookies, bread, and coffee in a busy old-school atmosphere.
Beloved local pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, slices, and Italian-American favorites in a casual neighborhood setting.
Classic Italian restaurant known for hearty pasta, chops, and old-school dining rooms with a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for New York City. Lodging is often cheaper than Manhattan, but dining adds up. Transit is low-cost with the free ferry and standard MTA fares.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-$2 for coffee drinks or café service when tipping jars or table service are present.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston, RI to Staten Island, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Staten Island, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kingston, RI to Staten Island, NY trains use the Kingston Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Kingston, RI and Staten Island, 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.