There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, 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 Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
6h 50m$141–805Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Chestercar 131.9 mi
2h 53m$25–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Penguin Mart to Chester Town Hallbus 57
7h 11m$42–88Train, fly to Lebanon, taxi
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lebanon (LEB)plane BOS - LEB
- Take the taxi from Lebanon (LEB) to Chestertaxi
4h 32m$327–960Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Penguin Mart to Chester Town Hallbus 57
7h 30m$35–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus
- Take the bus from Webster Hall to I-91 Exit 6 Park & Ridebus 71
9h 8m$44–64Train, fly to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)plane BOS - RUT
- Take the taxi from Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) to Chestertaxi
4h 34m$307–925
Providence to Chester by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Chester is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Chester. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chester Town Hall via Springfield Union Station and Penguin Mart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Bellows Falls Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Providence and Chester is 274 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $140 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Providence to Chester, including transfers.
Providence to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Chester is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Chester, VT, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Chester via New Haven and Bellows Falls Amtrak Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Chester Town Hall via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, Bellows Falls Bus Stop, and Penguin Mart in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lebanon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Bellows Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Bellows Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Providence to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Chester is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Providence to Chester.
There are 276+ hotels available in Chester.







