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Trip Overview

The average train between New Canaan and Rhode Island takes 3h 26m 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 26m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train Acela
3h 11m
$41–110

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 32m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela2h 53m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 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 Wednesday, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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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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 26m

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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