There are 4 ways to get from Cranston to Hartford by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
3h 32m$55–694Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cranston to Hartfordcar 71.5 mi
1h 41m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to UCONN - East Campus at Great Lawnbus Providence
- Take the bus from Storrs Rd @ UCONN Whitney Hall to Pearl St @ Ann Uccello Stbus 913 / ...
3h 42m$36–76Bus, line 83 bus
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Manchesterbus Providence
- Take the bus from Main St @ Center Memorial Park to Hartford Union Stationbus 83
3h 47m$39–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Hartford is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Hartford is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Providence Bus Terminal and arriving at Pearl St @ Ann Uccello St via Storrs Rd @ UCONN Whitney Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranston to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Cranston and Hartford is 156 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cranston to Hartford, including transfers.
Cranston to Hartford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Bus Terminal station.
Cranston to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Hartford is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cranston to Hartford Amtrak Station via Providence and New Haven in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Pearl St @ Ann Uccello St via Providence Bus Terminal, UCONN - East Campus at Great Lawn, and Storrs Rd @ UCONN Whitney Hall in around 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to UCONN - East Campus at Great Lawn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Storrs Rd @ UCONN Whitney Hall to Pearl St @ Ann Uccello St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from Main St @ Center Memorial Park to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Cranston to Hartford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at UCONN - East Campus at Great Lawn station.
Cranston to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Hartford is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Cranston to Hartford.
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