There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Hartford by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Worcester
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Hartford Union Stationbus Boston
3h 20m$27–54Drive 71.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Hartfordcar 71.7 mi
1h 39m$14–19Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
3h 25m$38–639Bus
- 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 32m$14–46
Providence to Hartford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Hartford is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Hartford is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Hartford Union Station via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence 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 25m.
The distance between Providence and Hartford is 103 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Hartford without a car is to bus via Worcester which takes 3h 20m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Providence to Hartford, including transfers.
Providence to Hartford bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Hartford is to bus via Worcester which takes 3h 20m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $650 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Hartford Union Station via Worcester Union Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Hartford Amtrak Station via New Haven in around 3h 25m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Hartford bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Providence to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Hartford is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Providence to Hartford.
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