3.0
Pros: Seats look worn, Bus was extremely cold the entire time. WiFi kept cutting off. Cons: Staff breaks shortened.
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There are usually 7 daily train trips from Hartford to Providence.
Coach | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price£32.45 | Avg. Price£41.10 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips7 |
Duration | Duration3h 9m | Duration6h 7m |
There are 14 intercity coaches per day from Hartford to Providence. Traveling by coach from Hartford to Providence usually takes around 3 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Distance | 66 mi (106 km) |
Shortest duration | 2h 40m |
Cheapest price | £21.96 |
Trips per day | 10 |
Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
Coach lines | 3 |
Average score for coaches from Hartford to Providence
(Based on 8 ratings and reviews)
3.0
Pros: Seats look worn, Bus was extremely cold the entire time. WiFi kept cutting off. Cons: Staff breaks shortened.
Bus tickets for a trip from Hartford to Providence cost £24.32 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 20 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £4.81 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are 3 bus lines from Hartford to Providence available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 14 daily trips, Peter Pan Lines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 1 | 4h 25m | £57.87 |
Greyhound | 2 | 7h 23m | £99.60 |
Peter Pan Lines | 14 | 3h 8m | £29.76 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Hartford to Providence, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Hartford to Providence every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Providence usually start from £100.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Hartford to Providence from £22. There are 14 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Hartford to Providence and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Providence. In Hartford, Peter Pan Lines departs to Providence from Union Station - 1 Union Pl and 8 other stations. In Providence, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Peter Pan Term and 1 other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Hartford to Providence takes 3 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Providence in 2 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 12 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Providence.
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 66 miles from Hartford to Providence. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Providence. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 16:00. To see the times for all coaches from Hartford to Providence, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 14 scheduled coaches that travel from Hartford to Providence every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 10 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Hartford to Providence; ticket prices start at £15.69.
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and a New England destination with literary attractions, charming parks, and engaging activities for families.
The homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, both in Hartford, have been turned into museums to learn more about these authors and their lives. If you prefer Edward Cullen to Tom Sawyer, you may appreciate that a more contemporary literary giant, Stephenie Meyer, was born in Hartford too.
The Elizabeth Park Conservancy is a spread of formal gardens and grounds where you can walk, picnic, and catch outdoor concerts or tours. Kids will love the antique carousel in Bushnell Park, as well as the hands-on exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center. For those who prefer to wander through cute downtowns, West Hartford offers some of the best shopping in the area.
With a large nearby airport, and many intercity bus and train services providing access to hubs like Boston and New York, getting to Hartford is about as easy as a walk in Bushnell Park.
Though some might say that it is overshadowed by nearby Boston, Providence is an interesting destination on its own. A quaint college town with a deep historical value, Providence allows fans of U.S. history to marvel at historic buildings such as the ones on Benefit Street, which boasts the highest concentration of Colonial houses. As you stroll around the streets of Providence at night, don’t forget to take a detour to WaterFire, a sculpture project that features bonfires along the rivers of Providence. Accompanying the bonfires are the sounds of ceremonial gongs and various music programs, which brighten up the night. For those seeking a unique cultural experience, the Federal Hill quarter sits among the most famous Little Italian neighborhoods, and it features some of the best Italian restaurants in town.
The staple dish of Providence is oysters, which are not difficult to find in the city. However, if you can endure a short drive, Matunuck Oyster Bar, an oyster restaurant located 40 miles south of South Kingstown, provides some of the freshest and most delicious oysters around. Some other notable establishments include Birch, Oberlin, and Tallulah’s Taqueria.
The Providence airport is located in nearby Warwick which is only a 6 miles’ drive from the city. The main bus hub for Providence is found at the Rhode Island Convention Center Parking Garage, where travelers could catch a bus from Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus Lines. The main Amtrak train station is located just a 10-minute walk across the Woonasquatucket River.
Image credit: Philip Stanulis
Link to image attributionUnion Station is a historic bus and train station located in the downtown area of Hartford, CT. Built in 1889, the station serves as the main stop in Hartford for all four Amtrak train lines that pass through the city, including the Northeast Regional, the Vermonter and the Valley Flyer, as well as the Hartford Line commuter train. Union Station is also used by bus carriers Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines as their main bus stop in Downtown Hartford. The station is easily accessible from all parts of the city and its surrounding areas through a variety of local and express transit bus lines. At Hartford’s Union Station, you will find some fast food options and vending machines, as well as restrooms and a waiting area.
Union Station - 1 Union Pl
Pearl and Ann St.
Asylum St. At Bushnell Park
Pearl and Lewis St
State St
Market and Talcott St
Pearl and Trumbull St
419 Asylum Street (Across Union Sta)
Central Row at Old State House
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Providence.
Peter Pan Term
RICC Parking Garage
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