There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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
best- Take the train from Providence to BostonNortheast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to ManchesterNewburyport/Rockport Line
2h 42m$12–570Train via Boston
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to South StationProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Chelsea to ManchesterNewburyport/Rockport Line
3h 24m$9–572Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the train from Chelsea to ManchesterNewburyport/Rockport Line
3h 9m$17–30Drive 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 train and subway
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 2h 42m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Manchester-by-the-Sea is 70 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 train which takes 2h 42m and costs $12 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston 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 174+ 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 Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 42m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Chelsea to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
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
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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