- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for its global collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Providence, RI to Boston, MA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 29 buses that leave Providence, RI for Boston, MA on Fri, Jul 10, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
BZ 0302B
BZ 0142B · BZ 0148B
BZ 0118B
BZ 0134B
BZ 0142B
FlixBus
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
BZ 0118B
BZ 0148BOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m 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 Providence, RI to Boston, MA:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to Boston, MA costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about -1h -32m sooner (1h 28m by bus vs 56m by car) and save roughly $-6.75 (€-5.55) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Boston, MA buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BZ 0118B | 8:45 AM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h20 | 10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0118B | 8:45 AM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h30 | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0118B | 9:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h15 | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0118B | 9:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h05 | 10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0124B | 10:45 AM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h20 | 12:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0124B | 10:45 AM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h30 | 12:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0124B | 11:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h05 | 12:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0124B | 11:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h15 | 12:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0134B · BZ 0544B | 12:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 2h10 | 2:55 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0134B | 12:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h30 | 2:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0134B | 12:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0134B | 1:00 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h15 | 2:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0134B · BZ 0544B | 1:00 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h55 | 2:55 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0134B | 1:00 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h05 | 2:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0142B · BZ 0148B | 2:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 3h00 | 5:45 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0142B | 2:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h30 | 4:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0142B | 2:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h20 | 4:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0142B · BZ 0148B | 2:45 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 2h50 | 5:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0142B | 3:00 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0142B | 3:00 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h05 | 4:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0148B | 4:15 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0148B | 4:15 PM Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) | 1h20 | 5:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0148B | 4:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h15 | 5:45 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0148B | 4:30 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 7:30 PM Providence, Broadway / Greene Street | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Providence, Canal FS Smith | 1h00 | 9:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Providence, Canal FS Smith | 0h55 | 10:20 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
BZ 0302B | 6:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0302B | 6:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Providence, RI to Boston, MA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 2 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 55m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Boston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Boston trip today.
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for its global collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
A distinctive Venetian-style palace museum with art, gardens, and a memorable historic setting.
A major family-friendly science museum with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and a planetarium.
A famous walking route linking many of Boston's most important historic sites across the city center.
America's oldest public park and a central green space for walking, relaxing, and seasonal events.
Elegant landscaped garden known for its lagoon, bridges, flowers, and swan boats in season.
A creamy soup with clams, potatoes, and onions, strongly associated with Boston and classic New England cooking.
A split-top roll filled with chilled lobster meat, often lightly dressed with mayonnaise or served warm with butter. It is a regional coastal favorite.
Slow-cooked beans traditionally baked with molasses and pork, linked to the city’s historic nickname, Beantown.
Acclaimed Cambridge-area restaurant near Boston celebrated for refined Eastern Mediterranean cooking and a warm, polished atmosphere.
Popular small seafood spot in the North End known for excellent oysters, lobster rolls, and a lively, intimate atmosphere.
Iconic North End pastry shop best known for cannoli and other Italian sweets, ideal for a classic Boston dessert stop.
Boston is pricey by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining. Budget options exist, but central areas and tourist districts cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis or add 10-15%, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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