There are 3 ways to get from Barnstable to Rhode Island by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Barnstable to Providence Bus Terminalbus Hyannis / ...
2h 44m$31–65Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstable to Providencecar 68.4 mi
1h 35m$13–18Train
- Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain CapeFLYER
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 36m$32–644
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstable to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstable to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstable to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Barnstable and arriving at Providence Downtown via Peter Pan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstable to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Hyannis and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Barnstable and Rhode Island is 84 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstable to Rhode Island without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Barnstable to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Barnstable to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Barnstable station.
Barnstable to Rhode Island train services, operated by Cape Flyer, depart from Hyannis station.
The best way to get from Barnstable to Rhode Island is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $650 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Barnstable, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Barnstable to Providence Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barnstable to Providence via Hyannis, South Station, and Boston in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 508-775-8504
- info@capecodrta.org
- Website
- CapeFlyer
Train from Hyannis to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–22
- Website
- CapeFlyer
- South Station to Bourne
- $20
- South Station to Hyannis
- $22
- Middleborough to Hyannis
- $5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Barnstable to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstable to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence Bus Terminal station.
Barnstable to Rhode Island train services, operated by Cape Flyer, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstable to Rhode Island is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Barnstable to Rhode Island.
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