There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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 Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
3h 15m$47–96Drive 98.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Waterburycar 98.7 mi
2h 16m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
3h 46m$22–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main Stbus 229
3h 38m$27–620
Rhode Island to Waterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Waterbury is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Waterbury is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Waterbury is 162 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Rhode Island to Waterbury, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Waterbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Waterbury is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Waterbury via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Bridgeport in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Grand St @ State St via New Haven and Church St @ Chapel St in around 3h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Waterbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Rhode Island to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Waterbury is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Rhode Island to Waterbury.
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