There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Springfield by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Albany
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany to Fort Plainbus
7h 32m$107–164Drive 224.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Springfieldcar 224.2 mi
4h 4m$41–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica to Richfield Springsbus
11h 17m$158–841Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Utica to Richfield Springsbus
9h 8m$102–178
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Fort Plain via Worcester Union Station and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Providence and Springfield is 249 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Springfield without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 7h 32m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Providence to Springfield, including transfers.
Providence to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Springfield is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Providence to Springfield.
There are 53+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Springfield, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Springfield via Worcester Union Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Fort Plain in around 7h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Fort Plain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Utica to Richfield Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–24
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Utica to Richfield Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–24
- Flexible
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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