There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Athens by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 11m$44–211Drive 162.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Athenscar 162.9 mi
3h 7m$30–43Train via New York (Amtrak)
- 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 Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 19m$78–753Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 9m$75–846Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 36m$56–114
Rhode Island to Athens by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Athens is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Athens is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Hudson Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Athens is 205 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $40 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Rhode Island to Athens, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Athens is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Rhode Island to Athens.
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What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Athens, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Hudson Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–150
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $7–45
- Business
- $35–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $8–55
- Economy Plus
- $9–60
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–150
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $7–45
- Business
- $35–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $8–55
- Economy Plus
- $9–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
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
- 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
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
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
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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