There are 6 ways to get from Cos Cob to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to ProvidenceAcela
3h 13m$27–660Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to New Haven Bus StopGreyhound US0240
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence DowntownNew York
5h 15m$25–63Drive 144.8 mi
- Drive from Cos Cob to Providence144.8 mi
2h 44m$27–39Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the train from Cos Cob to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)JFK - PVD
4h 23m$51–236Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the train from Cos Cob to 125th Street - Harlem
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providence
5h 11m$121–1,011Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the train from Cos Cob to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providence
5h 24m$388–1,443
Cos Cob to Providence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cos Cob to Providence is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cos Cob to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cos Cob to Providence. However, there are services departing from E Putnam Ave @ Strickland Rd and arriving at Providence Downtown via Stamford Bus Stop and New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cos Cob to Providence. However, there are services departing from Cos Cob and arriving at Providence via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Cos Cob and Providence is 156 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cos Cob to Providence without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $27 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cos Cob to Providence, including transfers.
Cos Cob to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Cos Cob to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Cos Cob to Providence is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Cos Cob, CT, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–650 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Putnam Ave @ Strickland Rd to Providence Downtown via Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Stamford Bus Stop, New Haven Bus Stop, and New Haven Union Station in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Cos Cob to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Cos Cob to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–11
- Peak
- $13–16
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Cos Cob to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Haven Bus Stop station.
Cos Cob to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cos Cob to Providence is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cos Cob to Providence.
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