There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Hartford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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 New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
3h 25m$21–815Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Hartfordcar 71.5 mi
1h 39m$14–19Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
3h 40m$20–53Train, bus, line 926 bus
- Take the train from Providence to Mansfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Mansfield Station to Canton Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Canton Park & Ride to Asylum Ave @ Asylum Plbus 901 / ...
3h 45m$26–35
Rhode Island to Hartford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Hartford is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Hartford is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Hartford Union Station via New Haven Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Hartford is 151 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $20 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Rhode Island to Hartford, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Hartford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Hartford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $20 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Hartford Amtrak Station via New Haven in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Hartford Union Station via New Haven Union Station and New Haven Bus Stop in around 3h 40m.
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Mansfield
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 617 773 9403
- info@blueapplebus.com
- Website
- blueapplebus.com
Bus from Mansfield Station to Canton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://www.blueapplebus.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Canton Park & Ride to Asylum Ave @ Asylum Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Hartford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.
Rhode Island to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Hartford is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Rhode Island to Hartford.
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