There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Springfield by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0230 / ...
3hDrive 72.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Springfield72.6 mi
1h 56m$14–20Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
3h 10mTrain via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to New HavenNortheast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to SpringfieldAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
4h 6m$24–835Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
4h 34m$40–986
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Springfield via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Springfield is 91 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rhode Island to Springfield, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Springfield is to bus which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via New Haven, which costs $23 - $850 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Springfield Union Station via Worcester Union Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Springfield via New Haven in around 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Worcester Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $9–80
- Business Class
- $16–170
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
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 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
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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Rhode Island to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Springfield is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Rhode Island to Springfield.
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