There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
4h 8m$34–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
6h 4m$18–34Drive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Providencecar 120.1 mi
2h 26m$22–32
Rochester to Rhode Island by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Rhode Island is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from South Main St. and arriving at Providence via Dover Transportation Center, Portsmouth Bus Stop and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Rochester and Rhode Island is 122 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Rochester to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Rochester to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rhode Island is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NH, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from South Main St. to Providence via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Main St. to Providence via Dover Transportation Center, Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Boston in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rochester to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Rhode Island is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rochester to Rhode Island.
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