There are 3 ways to get from Albany to Pawtucket by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
4h 30m$35–100Drive 159.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Pawtucketcar 159.6 mi
2h 55m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
6h 28m$70–143
Albany to Pawtucket by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Pawtucket is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Pawtucket is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany and arriving at Providence. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Albany and Pawtucket is 180 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Pawtucket without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $100.
The bus from Albany to Providence takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Albany to Pawtucket bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Pawtucket train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Pawtucket is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Pawtucket, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Pawtucket/Central Falls via Boston and Back Bay in around 6h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Pawtucket bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Albany to Pawtucket train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Pawtucket is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Albany to Pawtucket.
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