What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield is to bus which costs $120 - $310 and takes 30h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via New York Midtown and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Springfield via Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Springfield?

The distance between Rhode Island and Springfield is 981 miles. The road distance is 1086.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 28h 20m and costs $170 - $1,700.

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Springfield?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Rhode Island to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Springfield bus from?

Rhode Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Springfield train from?

Rhode Island to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.

Train, bus or fly from Rhode Island to Springfield?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $1,700 and takes 28h 20m, you could also bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 29h 51m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Springfield bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Rhode Island and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Rhode Island. It is currently 5:43 AM in Rhode Island and 4:43 AM in Springfield.

Where does the Rhode Island to Springfield train arrive?

Rhode Island to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Springfield is 1087 miles. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Rhode Island to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhode Island to Springfield?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rhode Island to Springfield?

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Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield.

Rhode Island to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)PVD - SPI
6h 36m
$116–569
Train
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Bay
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
28h 20m
$174–1,606
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
29h 51m
$170–308
Drive 1,080.3 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Springfield1,080.3 mi
19h 3m
$198–285
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)BOS - SPI
8h 8m
$140–1,201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
30h 25m
$127–310

Rhode Island to Springfield by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 20mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974.9 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Springfield via Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 20m.

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