- Must visit
RISD Museum
Brown University museum with art, archaeology and changing exhibitions; a rewarding stop on College Hill.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£76
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 12 Sept
9
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 9 trains from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
168 Northeast Regional
467 Amtrak Hartford Line · 168 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast Regional
2262 NextGen Acela
2260 NextGen Acela
88 Northeast Regional
194 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 139 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Providence, RI trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2156 NextGen Acela | 15:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h27 | 17:09 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 16:14 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h47 | 18:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 17:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h33 | 19:17 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 19:03 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h40 | 20:43 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 19:27 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h45 | 21:12 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 19:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h26 | 21:10 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 176 Northeast Regional | 20:05 New Haven, CT | 2h47 | 22:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 change | |
176 Northeast Regional | 21:01 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h51 | 22:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 178 Northeast Regional | 21:31 New Haven, CT | 1h58 | 23:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 change | |
178 Northeast Regional | 21:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h47 | 23:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:26 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h49 | 9:15 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 8:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h45 | 10:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 10:55 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1h51 | 12:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 23:04 |
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Discover the best of Providence, RI — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Providence, RI trip today.
Brown University museum with art, archaeology and changing exhibitions; a rewarding stop on College Hill.
Family-friendly museum with hands-on science and culture exhibits in Union Station, excellent for curious children and adults alike.
Historic house museum with decorative arts, period rooms and changing exhibitions in a quiet East Side setting.
Historic street lined with preserved houses, churches and plaques; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and local history.
Riverfront park and walkway linking downtown sights, popular for strolls, skyline views and WaterFire events.
Leafy East Side neighbourhood with Brown, RISD and attractive streets, combining campus energy with historic homes.
Grilled Italian-American sausage with peppers, onions and sauce, long tied to Rhode Island diners, festivals and sandwich shops.
Rhode Island’s signature seasoned veal-and-pork meat sauce on a small hot dog with mustard, onion and celery salt. A defining local late-night bite.
Clear, savoury clam broth served with chopped quahogs and potato. Unlike creamy New England chowder, Rhode Island’s version is lighter and very local.
Established downtown restaurant serving refined Italian dishes and regional ingredients in a polished, comfortable room.
Well-known local bakery-café on Federal Hill, ideal for pizza strips, pastries and classic Italian-American Providence snacks.
Historic Federal Hill institution known for hot wieners, sandwiches and old-school Rhode Island casual dining.
Moderate for a US city: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses can keep transport costs fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Providence, RI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New Haven, CT to Providence, RI trains use the Union Station to Providence Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New Haven, CT and Providence, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
Providence Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Brewery, The Capital Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Providence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Providence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Providence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Providence Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence Station.
Nearby hotels include Omni Providence Hotel, Graduate Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.
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