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The average train between New Canaan and Rhode Island takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from New Canaan to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
$109
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train Acela
3h 11m
$86–140

New Canaan to Rhode Island train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Canaan and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Canaan is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 48m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 39m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 10m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 2m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 59m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 10m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 2m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 59m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 10m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 2m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 59m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 10m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 2m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 59m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 10m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 2m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 59m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 1m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 18m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 1m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Canaan to Rhode Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from New Canaan to Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between New Canaan, CT, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–650 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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