4.0
Pros: Timely affordable service. Cons: Masking.
5.0
Pros: Empty train. Cons: Just slightly dirty, some trash left behind. Tips: Enjoy.
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You can pick from 9 daily train trips between South Kingstown and Providence. The average train journey from South Kingstown to Providence takes 20 minutes, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 18 minutes.
Distance | 27 mi (43 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 18m |
Lowest price | €5.50 |
Trains per day | 9 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from South Kingstown to Providence
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Timely affordable service. Cons: Masking.
5.0
Pros: Empty train. Cons: Just slightly dirty, some trash left behind. Tips: Enjoy.
The average price for a train ticket from South Kingstown to Providence is €5.50, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 15 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay €17.68 more.
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Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects South Kingstown to Providence. However, there are 9 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 9 | 0h 20m | €20.38 |
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 9 daily train trips from South Kingstown to Providence, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from South Kingstown to Providence. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs South Kingstown at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 9 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from South Kingstown to Providence.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Providence to South Kingstown.
South Kingstown is a must-visit destination for solo travelers and families in Rhode Island. The town is home to two tranquil beaches in the South County, historic landmarks, and scenic farmlands. Nature lovers can enjoy the hiking and biking trails that wind through nature preserves and forests. And if you enjoy watersports, South Kingstown offers different opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing. Families can visit the aquarium, bowling centers, beach, and amusement parks. It's also a haven for history buffs, with museums, a planetarium, and landmarks across town.
Foodies at South Kingstown can savor delicious beers at their craft breweries and distilleries, which also have tours (and samples). The town is also known for its farm-to-table restaurants. South Kingstown has a bustling nightlife, dominated by pubs, taverns, clubs, and bars by the beach.
Anyone can visit South Kingstown on Amtrak trains, like the Northeast Regional, from New York, Portland, Boston, and more. The central station is at 1 Railroad Ave, and the town is known for its affordable fares.
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.
There is one train station in South Kingstown.
1 Railroad Ave
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Link to image attributionBuilt in 1986, Providence Station is the state of Rhode Island’s busiest train station. Falling on the Northeast Corridor, Providence Station acts as a gateway into Boston to the north and also provides direct connections to many major cities to the southwest, such as New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The station is served by Amtrak, which runs its flagship Acela and Northeast Regional services, and the MBTA, which operates between T. F. Green Airport, Providence, and Boston. Located in the city’s downtown, Providence Station sits opposite the historic Rhode Island State House and is within a stone’s throw of various shops and restaurants.
Providence Station - 100 Gaspee St
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