There are 4 ways to get from Hartford to Rhode Island by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Hartford Union Station to Worcester Union Stationbus New York
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 55m$20–55Drive 71.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hartford to Providencecar 71.7 mi
1h 39m$14–19Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 18m$20–848Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the train from Ruggles to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 47m$17–44
Hartford to Rhode Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Hartford Union Station and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Providence via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Hartford and Rhode Island is 102 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Rhode Island without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Hartford to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Hartford to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Rhode Island is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $850 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Providence via Worcester Union Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Providence via New Haven in around 3h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- 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 Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from New Haven to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Ruggles to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $8–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- 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 Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hartford to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Hartford to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Rhode Island is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Hartford to Rhode Island.
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