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Compare bus and train for Providence, RI to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$41 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to New Haven, CT
How to get from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:30 PM1h55Providence, Canal FS Smith3:25 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$381One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:30 PM1h55Providence, Canal FS Smith3:25 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$381One-way0 transfers
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2159 Acela9:46 AM1h27Providence Station, Providence, RI11:13 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$4341One-way0 transfers
Other options
93 Northeast Regional10:01 AM1h53Providence Station, Providence, RI11:54 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1381One-way0 transfers
85 Northeast Regional11:01 AM1h39Providence Station, Providence, RI12:40 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1381One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional8:52 AM1h44Providence Station, Providence, RI10:36 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1381One-way0 transfers
BZ 02213:25 PM2h00Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)5:25 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)$431One-way0 transfers
BZ 02213:15 PM2h10Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI5:25 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)$431One-way0 transfers
BZ 02316:40 PM1h50Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)8:30 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)$431One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT
Travel to New Haven, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT.

This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to New Haven, CT costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and New Haven, CT as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
- Buses mostly depart from Providence, Broadway / Greene Street and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus.
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