There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus Bz 2423
4h 59m$35–65Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Stationcar 160.3 mi
2h 54m$30–43Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 47m$118–798Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 23m$118–726
Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Albany. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Providence and Albany–Rensselaer Station is 182 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Providence to Albany takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Albany 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Albany station.
Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Providence to Albany–Rensselaer Station.
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