There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Darien by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 57m$27–659Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hubbus Cl
5h 23m$23–57Drive 136.5 mi
- Drive from Providence to Dariencar 136.5 mi
2h 35m$25–36Train via New Haven
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Darientrain New Haven
3h 19m$27–633
Rhode Island to Darien by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Darien is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Darien is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Darien. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Boston Post Rd @ Mansfield Ave via New Haven Bus Stop, Bridgeport Transportation Center and Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Darien. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Darien via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Darien is 158 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Darien without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rhode Island to Darien, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Darien bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Darien train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Darien is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Darien, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–260 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Boston Post Rd @ Mansfield Ave via New Haven Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, Bridgeport Transportation Center, Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, and Belden Ave & 24 Belden Ave in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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 Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- info@gogbt.com
- Website
- gogbt.com
Bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
- Phone
- +1 (203) 852-0000
- info@norwalktransit.com
- Website
- norwalktransit.com
Bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://norwalktransit.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Darien bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.
Rhode Island to Darien train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Darien is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rhode Island to Darien.
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