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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m 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 |
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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 $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
160 Northeast Regional10:55 AM1h51Union Station, New Haven, CT12:46 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
160 Northeast Regional10:55 AM1h51Union Station, New Haven, CT12:46 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2292 Acela10:05 AM1h22Union Station, New Haven, CT11:27 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2571One-way0 transfers
Other options
166 Northeast Regional10:56 PM1h39Union Station, New Haven, CT12:35 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$851One-way0 transfers
2274 NextGen Acela10:39 PM1h26Union Station, New Haven, CT12:05 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$951One-way0 transfers
150 Northeast Regional8:44 AM1h45Union Station, New Haven, CT10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM1h45New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$431One-way0 transfers
BZ 0236B10:55 PM1h50New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)12:45 AMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$431One-way0 transfers
BZ 0202B8:25 AM1h55New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)10:20 AMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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