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How to get fromSaint John to Rhode Islandby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Saint John to Rhode Island by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, train

    best
    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    11h 20m
    $94–728

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus
    12h 25m
    $92–140

  3. Drive  444.4 mi

    1. Drive from Saint John to Providencecar car 444.4 mi
    8h 18m
    $102–147

  4. Fly from St. John Airport, train

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YSJ - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    9h 5m
    $568–1,562

  5. Drive, bus, train via Boston

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ruggles to Providencetrain train
    12h 24m
    $93–142

  6. Drive, bus, train via Portland

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    5. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    12h 43m
    $111–776

  7. Drive to Presque Isle, fly, train

    1. Drive from Saint John to Presque Isle (PQI)car car
    2. Fly from Presque Isle (PQI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PQI - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 19m
    $107–988

  8. Bus to Fredericton International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Fredericton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YFC - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    9h
    $357–1,428

  9. Drive, bus to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Hancock, MEbus bus
    3. Fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BHB - BOS
    4. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    8h 28m
    $228–1,058

St. John Airport (YSJ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saint John to Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 494.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Rhode Island, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint John to Rhode Island. However, you can drive to Perry, ME, take the bus to Bangor, ME, walk to Bangor Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, walk to Boston, then take the train to Providence. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint John to Providence in around 8h 18m.

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