There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
4h 45m$48–652Drive 71.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Windsor Lockscar 71.8 mi
1h 49m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Hartford - Central Row at Old State Housebus Bz 0801
4h 53m$20–33
Rhode Island to Windsor Locks by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Old County Rd @ Andover Rd via Providence and Central Row South Side @ Travelers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Windsor Locks is 163 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Windsor Locks bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Windsor Locks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Windsor Locks, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Windsor Locks Park & Ride @ Jct CT 159 & I-91 via New Haven, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Hartford - Central Row at Old State House twice daily. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Hartford - Central Row at Old State House
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Rhode Island to Windsor Locks bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford - Central Row at Old State House station.
Rhode Island to Windsor Locks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Windsor Locks is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Rhode Island to Windsor Locks.
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