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How to get fromPrinceton to Rhode Islandby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    5h 23m
    $65–160

  2. Drive 225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Providencecar car 225 mi
    4h 27m
    $42–60

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    6h 30m
    $63–107

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 12m
    $504–2,952

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus New York
    6h 30m
    $53–137

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JFK - PVD
    6h 5m
    $47–256

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    6h 9m
    $65–357

Princeton to Rhode Island by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Providence via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 30m.

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