There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to New Britain by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus Providence
4h 45m$16–49Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to New Britaincar 80.5 mi
1h 51m$15–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Stationbus 215 / ...
4h 49m$18–624
Rhode Island to New Britain by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to New Britain is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to New Britain is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to New Britain. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at S Main St @ Whiting St via Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station and State St @ Meriden Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Rhode Island and New Britain is 136 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to New Britain without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rhode Island to New Britain, including transfers.
Rhode Island to New Britain bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to New Britain bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to New Britain is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Rhode Island to New Britain.
There are 170+ hotels available in New Britain.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and New Britain, CT, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–45 and the journey takes 2h.
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
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
- 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
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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