There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Danbury by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
4h 11m$45–647Drive 125.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Danburycar 125.5 mi
2h 45m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hubbus Cl
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
5h 34m
Rhode Island to Danbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Danbury is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Danbury is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pulse Point via Water St. at John St. and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Danbury is 168 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Danbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Rhode Island to Danbury, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Danbury is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Pulse Point via New Haven, New Haven, Bridgeport, Water St. at John St., and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 5h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
Bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
- Phone
- +1 (203) 852-0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwalk Transit
Bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Norwalk Transit
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- HarTransit
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- HarTransit
- Schedules at
- HarTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Rhode Island to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Danbury is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rhode Island to Danbury.
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