There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Hershey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
9h 30m$144–850Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
10h 11m$59–93Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
10h 11m$72–123Drive 331.9 mi
- Drive from Providence to Hersheycar 331.9 mi
6h 30m$61–88Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
7h 14m$74–939Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
8h 7m$125–553
Providence to Hershey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Hershey is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Hershey is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Harrisburg via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Providence and Hershey is 398 miles. The road distance is 333.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Hershey without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $140 - $850.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Providence to Hershey, including transfers.
Providence to Hershey bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Hershey is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Hershey bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Providence to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Hershey is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Providence to Hershey.
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