There are 3 ways to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Providence by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
4h 59m$35–100Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Providencecar 159.9 mi
2h 53m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
5h 51m$70–730
Albany - Rensselaer to Providence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Providence is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany and arriving at Providence. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany - Rensselaer station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Albany - Rensselaer and Providence is 181 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $100.
The bus from Albany to Providence takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Albany - Rensselaer to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Providence is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $750 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Providence via Boston in around 5h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Albany - Rensselaer to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany - Rensselaer to Providence is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Providence.
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