There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Cornell University by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via New Haven
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus New Haven
8h 26m$116–815Drive 325.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Cornell Universitycar 325.9 mi
6h 4m$54–78Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
7h 13m$92–947Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus New Haven
8h 35m$110–235Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Cornell University West Campusbus FlixBus 2691
10h 28m$69–104Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
7h 57m$116–1,024Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane BOS - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus
7h 48m$85–977
Rhode Island to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Cornell University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Cornell University is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole via New Haven, CT - Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Cornell University is 389 miles. The road distance is 327.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Cornell University without a car is to train and bus via New Haven which takes 8h 26m and costs $110 - $850.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Rhode Island to Cornell University, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Cornell University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Cornell University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Cornell University is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Rhode Island to Cornell University.
Book your Rhode Island to Cornell University bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Cornell University via New Haven, CT - Union Station and Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
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 Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Cornell University West Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
How to get from JFK to New York City
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 84+ hotels available in Cornell University.























