What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Providence?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Providence is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Providence?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Providence is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Providence via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Providence?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Providence. However, there are services departing from Chester Transit Center and arriving at Providence via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Providence?

The distance between Chester and Providence is 292 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Providence without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Providence without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Providence?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chester to Providence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Providence bus from?

Chester to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Providence train from?

Chester to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Providence?

The best way to get from Chester to Providence is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $370 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Chester to Providence bus arrive?

Chester to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Chester to Providence train arrive?

Chester to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Chester to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Providence is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Chester to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 29+ hotels available in Providence.

Chester to Providence - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 45m
$153–244
Drive 282.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Providencecar 282.2 mi
5h 29m
$50–72
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus FlixBus 2681 / ...
7h 52m
$54–84
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
4h 4m
$54–361
Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
9h 4m
$66–113
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 13m
$189–1,563
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
5h 43m
$67–901
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 7m

Chester to Providence by train (Amtrak)

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Providence via Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 7h 52m.

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