There are 4 ways to get from Union College to Rhode Island by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
6h 29m$35–651Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union College to Providencecar 179.4 mi
3h 12m$33–48Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
7h 18m$68–733Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
7h 54m$38–84
Union College to Rhode Island by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union College to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Union College to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Union College station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Providence via Albany and Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Union College to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Union College and Rhode Island is 236 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Union College to Rhode Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Union College to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Union College to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Union College to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Union College to Rhode Island is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Union College, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Union College to Providence via Schenectady and Boston in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Union College to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Union College to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union College to Rhode Island is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Union College to Rhode Island.
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