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RISD Museum
Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
26
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Providence, RI will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 26 buses that leave Boston, MA for Providence, RI on Tue, Jun 16, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
BZ 0113B
BZ 0141B
BZ 0121B
BZ 0113B
BZ 0141B
BZ 0141B
BZ 0133B
BZ 0121B
BZ 0113B
BZ 0105BOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Boston, MA to Providence, RI:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Providence, RI costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about -1h -9m sooner (1h 8m by bus vs 59m by car) and save roughly $-12.17 (€-9.84) compared to fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Providence, RI buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BZ 0133B | 4:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h40 | 5:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0133B | 4:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0133B | 4:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0133B | 4:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0309B | 5:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h45 | 7:45 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0309B | 5:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0141B | 6:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h40 | 7:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0141B | 6:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0141B | 6:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0141B | 6:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h10 | 7:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h05 | 8:20 AM Providence, Canal FS Smith | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h05 | 9:15 AM Providence, Canal FS Smith | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0105B | 8:30 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h40 | 10:10 AM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0105B | 8:30 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0105B | 9:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0105B | 9:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h10 | 10:10 AM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0517B · BZ 0113B | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h25 | 12:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0517B · BZ 0113B | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2h15 | 12:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0113B | 11:00 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h40 | 12:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0113B | 11:00 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0113B | 11:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h10 | 12:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0113B | 11:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0121B | 1:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h30 | 2:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0121B | 1:00 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1h40 | 2:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0121B | 1:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0121B | 1:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h10 | 2:40 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Boston, MA to Providence, RI run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Providence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Providence trip today.
Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
Historic mansion museum run by the Rhode Island Historical Society, offering insight into early Providence and merchant-era life.
Hands-on family museum with interactive exhibits focused on play, creativity, and early learning.
Riverfront park and promenade at the heart of downtown, best known for scenic walks and WaterFire evenings.
Historic neighborhood with steep streets, preserved architecture, Brown University, and classic views over Providence.
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, gardens, and several cultural attractions, popular with locals year-round.
Large quahog clams stuffed with a seasoned mix of chopped clam, breadcrumbs, herbs, and often spicy Portuguese chouriço. A signature Rhode Island appetizer with strong local and Portuguese-Italian New
Rhode Island–style fritters made from a savory flour batter with chopped clams, usually served with chowder. A classic coastal snack found at seafood shacks across the Providence area.
The local chowder style made with a clear broth rather than cream or tomato, highlighting quahogs, potatoes, and herbs. It is one of the state’s most distinctive traditional dishes.
Established Italian market and casual eatery on Federal Hill, loved for sandwiches, prepared foods, and old-school neighborhood atmosphere.
Landmark Providence restaurant known for wood-grilled dishes, pasta, and refined Italian cooking in a polished but lively setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant near downtown, popular for oysters, lobster, and classic Rhode Island coastal fare in an upscale setting.
Moderate for a U.S. city. Casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafes.
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Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI, Providence -> Providence Station, Providence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Providence, RI by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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