There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Springfield by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0230 / ...
4h 23mDrive 74 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cranston to Springfield74 mi
1h 55m$14–20Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
4h 33mTrain via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to New HavenNortheast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to SpringfieldAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 11m$25–872Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
5h 17m$42–1,022
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Springfield is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac before Richfield and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Providence and Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Cranston and Springfield is 95 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cranston to Springfield, including transfers.
Cranston to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Springfield is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via New Haven, which costs $25 - $900 and takes 5h 11m.
Cranston to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Springfield is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cranston to Springfield.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pontiac before Richfield to Springfield Union Station via Kennedy Plaza, Providence, and Worcester Union Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac before Richfield to Springfield via Kennedy Plaza, Providence, and New Haven in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Worcester Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $9–80
- Business Class
- $16–170
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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