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Compare bus and train for New Haven, CT to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 New Haven, CT to Providence, RI:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€93) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-92.18 (€-75.34). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom New Haven, CT to Providence, RI
How to get from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 PM1h45New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:20 PM1h45New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2264 Acela10:39 PM1h27Union Station, New Haven, CT12:06 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1508:44 AM1h45Union Station, New Haven, CT10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$371One-way0 transfers
- 3692 · 1506:52 AM3h37New Haven, CT10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$421One-way1 transfer
- 3692 · 1506:50 AM3h39Union Station, New Haven, CT10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:00 AM1h55New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT11:55 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$311One-way0 transfers
BZ 0236B10:55 PM1h40New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)12:35 AMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$401One-way0 transfers- BZ 0236B10:55 PM1h50New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)12:45 AMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Haven, CT and Providence, RI as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, New Haven, CT and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
- Buses mostly depart from New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) and arrive in Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI.
- Travel with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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