There are 7 ways to get from Norristown to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
6h 8m$93–193Drive 270.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norristown to Providencecar 270.9 mi
5h 20m$50–72Bus via Gulph Mills
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus Ppb 8541 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
8h 53m$91–136Train, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 23m$192–1,515Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
9h 9m$71–118Train, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
5h 24m$52–323Train, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
7h 27m$81–437
Norristown to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norristown to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Norristown to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Norristown station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Providence via Philadelphia and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Norristown to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Norristown Elm Street and arriving at Providence via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Norristown and Rhode Island is 299 miles. The road distance is 272.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norristown to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Norristown to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Norristown to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Norristown to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Norristown to Rhode Island is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Gulph Mills, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and Rhode Island, 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 subway from Norristown Transit Center to Providence via Gulph Mills, Gulph Mills Station - on street, 30th St & Market St - MBNS, Philadelphia, and New York in around 8h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Norristown to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at New York station.
Norristown to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norristown to Rhode Island is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Norristown to Rhode Island.
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