There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Watertown by train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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, bus
best- 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
4h 55m$28–623Drive 100.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Watertowncar 100.3 mi
2h 18m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus 229
5h 13m$24–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
5h 22m$34–635
Rhode Island to Watertown by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Watertown is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Watertown is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via Church St @ Chapel St and East Main St @ N Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Watertown is 150 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Watertown without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $28 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Rhode Island to Watertown, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Watertown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Watertown is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $24 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $650 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Watertown, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via New Haven Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, W Main St @ Waterbury Green, and East Main St @ N Main St in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
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
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
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
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Watertown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.
Rhode Island to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Watertown is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rhode Island to Watertown.
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