There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230
- Take the train from Chelsea to ManchesterNewburyport/Rockport Line
3h 10m$16–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to ManchesterNewburyport/Rockport Line
3h 11m$12–570Drive 69.5 mi
- Drive from Providence to Manchester-by-the-Sea69.5 mi
1h 41m$13–19
Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Manchester via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Manchester-by-the-Sea is 77 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
There are 188+ hotels available in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Manchester via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Chelsea to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from North Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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