There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Rhode Island by bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 21m$75–158Drive 179.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Providencecar 179.7 mi
4h 2m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
6h 20m$47–120Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 11m$513–2,259Bus, train via Stamford
- Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Main St & Broadwaybus Owl
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 25m$56–124Train
- Take the train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbnp
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
6h 21m$69–167Bus via Providence
- Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
7h$39–80
Chester to Rhode Island by bus, foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Chester Park Ride and arriving at Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Harriman and arriving at Providence via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Chester and Rhode Island is 254 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Rhode Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chester to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Chester to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Chester Park Ride station.
Chester to Rhode Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Harriman station.
The best way to get from Chester to Rhode Island is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Chester, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Chester Park Ride to Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Providence via Metro North Station - Harriman, Harriman, Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from Chester Park Ride to Main St & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $9–21
Bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Chester to Rhode Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rhode Island is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Chester to Rhode Island.
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