There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Danbury by train (Amtrak), 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
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 50m$45–647Drive 125.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Danburycar 125.5 mi
2h 45m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hubbus Cl
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
6h 43m
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 Downtown and arriving at Pulse Point via New Haven Bus Stop, Bridgeport Transportation Center and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
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 50m.
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 50m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Rhode Island to Danbury, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown 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 50m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Pulse Point via New Haven Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, Bridgeport Transportation Center, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- gogbt.com
Bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gogbt.com/
- Phone
- +1 (203) 852-0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- norwalktransit.com
Bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://norwalktransit.com/
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- hartransit.com
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.hartransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.hartransit.com/schedules-maps
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union 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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