There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Clarkson University by train, plane, bus, 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.
Train, fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane BOS - MSS
6h 17m$77–918Drive 355 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Clarkson Universitycar 355 mi
6h 53m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Albany to Potsdambus Adt A112-D / ...
12h 45m$76–226Train, fly to Saranac Lake, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane BOS - SLK
- Take the bus from Paul Smiths to Potsdambus
7h 31m$182–833Train, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane BOS - YOW
- Drive from Ottawa-Airport-YOW to Clarkson Universitycar
7h 7m$185–1,142Bus #2
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from New York to Potsdambus Adt N918h-D
12h 45m$96–331Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany to Potsdambus
12h 52m$75–219
Rhode Island to Clarkson University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Clarkson University is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Clarkson University is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $75 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Clarkson University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Potsdam via Providence and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Clarkson University is 337 miles. The road distance is 357.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Clarkson University without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $75 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Rhode Island to Clarkson University, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Clarkson University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Clarkson University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Clarkson University is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Rhode Island to Clarkson University.
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What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Clarkson University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Clarkson University via Providence, Albany, and Potsdam in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Saranac Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Potsdam
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from Paul Smiths to Potsdam
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from New York to Potsdam
- Saver
- $60–250
- Flexible
- $100–270
Bus from Albany to Potsdam
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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