There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer to Providence by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 35m$34–54Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rensselaer to Providencecar 160.1 mi
2h 53m$30–43Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Worcester Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 58m$64–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
6h 12m$106–222
Rensselaer to Providence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Providence is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer to Providence. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Providence is 173 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rensselaer to Providence, including transfers.
Rensselaer to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rensselaer to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Providence is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Providence via Worcester Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Rensselaer to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Providence is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rensselaer to Providence.
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