How to get to Providence, RI from Bridgeport, CT

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 £41, while a flight costs an average of £665.

Distance: 166 km

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Compare ways to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI

Compare the available ways to get from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI:

A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI costing on average £80.

A coach is £624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI costing on average £665.

The fastest way to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 44m.

Coach takes on average 7h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bridgeport, CT and Providence, RI including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £80 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£62. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI

How to get to Providence, RI from Bridgeport, CT by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound ·
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  • Greyhound ·
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  • piedmont airlinesAA5816+psa airlinesAA5173
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  • psa airlinesAA5363 · AA5025
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  • American AirlinesAA2687 · AA1877+psa airlinesAA5025
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  • psa airlinesAA5025+American AirlinesAA439 · AA2276
    2 changes

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FAQs: Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI

Travel to Providence, RI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bridgeport, CT and Providence, RI including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI:

A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI costing on average £80.

A coach is £624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI costing on average £665.

The fastest way to travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 44m.

Coach takes on average 7h 16m.

The Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI distance is approximately 166 km.
The average frequency per day from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgeport, CT and Providence, RI as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI:
  • Flights mostly depart from Westchester County Airport and arrive in T. F. Green International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bridgeport, Transportation Center and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Providence, RI by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Providence, RI and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bridgeport, CT to Providence, RI, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Providence, RI, you can experience WaterFire Providence, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the rivers of downtown. Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo to see diverse animal exhibits and conservation programmes. Explore the extensive art collection at the RISD Museum. Enjoy Broadway shows and concerts at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Discover Italian heritage, dining, and cultural events in the vibrant neighbourhood of Federal Hill. Additionally, stroll along Benefit Street Mile of History to admire preserved colonial homes and architecture.
To experience the highlights of Providence, RI, 2 to 3 days are usually sufficient. This allows you to explore key attractions such as WaterFire, the RISD Museum, and the historic Federal Hill neighbourhood, while also enjoying the local dining scene.

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