What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Waterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Waterbury is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Waterbury?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Waterbury is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Providence to Waterbury?

The distance between Providence and Waterbury is 143 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.

How do I travel from Providence to Waterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Providence to Waterbury without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $27 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Waterbury?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Providence to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Waterbury bus from?

Providence to Waterbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Waterbury train from?

Providence to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Waterbury?

The best way to get from Providence to Waterbury is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $23 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $650 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Providence to Waterbury bus arrive?

Providence to Waterbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.

Where does the Providence to Waterbury train arrive?

Providence to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Providence to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Waterbury is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Providence to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 117+ hotels available in Waterbury.

Providence to Waterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Waterbury by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main Stbus 229
3h 38m
$27–620
Drive 98.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Waterburycar 98.7 mi
2h 16m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus Providence
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
3h 56m
$24–61
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 5m
$33–632

Providence to Waterbury by train, foot, and bus

113Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.6 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Grand St @ State St via New Haven Union Station and Church St @ Chapel St in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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