There are 4 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station 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$35–65Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providencecar 159.9 mi
2h 54m$30–43Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
6h 12m$178–279Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
6h 22m$116–767
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 54m 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 station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station and Providence is 181 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Albany to Providence takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Back Bay 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
Train from Back Bay 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Providence.
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