How to travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT

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Compare train and bus for Providence, RI to New Haven, CT

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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$39

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2h 8m

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2h 23m

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from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT

How to get from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0209
    8:55 AM2h00
    Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)
    10:55 AMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM1h55
    Providence, Canal FS Smith
    3:25 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak2255 Acela
    1:44 PM1h24
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    3:08 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    $2951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak167 Northeast Regional
    5:23 PM1h56
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    7:19 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak161 Northeast Regional
    10:20 AM1h44
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    12:04 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
    10:48 AM1h46
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    12:34 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0209
    8:45 AM2h10
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    10:55 AMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0221
    3:25 PM2h00
    Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)
    5:25 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0221
    3:15 PM2h10
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    5:25 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT

Travel to New Haven, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT.

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There are 2 options to travel between Providence, RI and New Haven, CT including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT:

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
The average frequency per day from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and New Haven, CT as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT:
  • Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
  • Buses mostly depart from Providence, Broadway / Greene Street and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, New Rochelle, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Haven, CT and these popular destinations at a great price.
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