There are 3 ways to get from Providence to New Canaan by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 26m$41–659Drive 136.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to New Canaancar 136.2 mi
2h 39m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Stamford, CT - Tresser Blvd & Elm Streetbus New Haven
5h 23m$41–78
Providence to New Canaan by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to New Canaan is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to New Canaan is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay C via New Haven, CT - Union Station and Tresser Blvd @ Elm St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at New Canaan via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Providence and New Canaan is 161 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to New Canaan without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Providence to New Canaan, including transfers.
Providence to New Canaan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to New Canaan is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to New Canaan via New Haven, CT - Union Station, Tresser Blvd @ Elm St, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay C, and Stamford in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Stamford, CT - Tresser Blvd & Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to New Canaan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Providence to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to New Canaan is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Providence to New Canaan.
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