- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Major art museum with encyclopedic collections, from ancient works to Impressionism, in a grand and highly walkable campus.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
30
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 $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 30 buses that leave Providence, RI for Boston, MA on Mon, Aug 24, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 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 Mon, Aug 24 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 0302B
BZ 0134B
BZ 0142B
BZ 0118B
FlixBus
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BZ 0148B
BZ 0134BOmio 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 $7. 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 $7, 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 $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to Boston, MA costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
You'll arrive about -1h -11m sooner (1h 7m by bus vs 56m by car) and save roughly $-2.65 (€-2.13) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus.
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, Thu, 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 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
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 05:35PM | Duration 1h05 | 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 $18 |
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, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 · 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 | |
Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 100500 | 12:45 PM Providence, Broadway / Greene Street | 1h15 | 2:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0134B | 1:00 PM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h05 | 2:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 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 | 1h15 | 2:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 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 · 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) | 1h20 | 4:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 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 | 1h05 | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
BZ 0302B | 6:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0302B | 6:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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) | 1h30 | 12:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 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 | 11:00 AM Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI | 1h15 | 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 | |
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Buses from Providence, RI to Boston, MA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 4 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 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Boston, MA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Boston, MA trip today.
Major art museum with encyclopedic collections, from ancient works to Impressionism, in a grand and highly walkable campus.
Unique museum displaying Isabella Stewart Gardner's art collection in a Venetian-style palace with a beautiful courtyard.
Hands-on science museum on the Charles River, popular for interactive exhibits, live presentations, and family-friendly learning.
Historic brick-lined route connecting key revolutionary sites, ideal for first-time visitors seeking Boston's core story on foot.
Elegant public garden famous for swan boats, seasonal flowers, and postcard views in the heart of downtown Boston.
Historic market district and pedestrian-friendly area known for street life, shops, performers, and easy downtown exploring.
Creamy New England chowder with clams, potatoes, and salt pork. It is a defining Boston seafood dish tied to the city's maritime history.
Hot dog bun split on top and filled with chilled lobster meat, usually with butter or mayo. A classic New England summer seafood staple.
Baked cod topped with buttery crumbs, often with lemon. It reflects Boston's long cod fishing tradition and old-school Yankee cooking.
Elegant fine-dining destination by the waterfront known for pristine seafood, tasting menus, and one of Boston's top culinary reputations.
Classic North End Italian restaurant famous for generous portions, old-school service, and beloved Boston dining tradition.
Refined seafood restaurant and oyster bar with polished service, excellent raw bar options, and a Back Bay setting.
Boston is pricier than many US cities. Hotels, dining, and attractions add up fast, though transit is manageable and budget food options exist.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Providence, RI to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Providence, RI to Boston, MA buses use the Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station station pair, with some services arriving at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station. Use this guide to compare Providence, RI and Boston, MA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI is 3 km from Providence city centre. Public transport options include:
Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snacks and drinks available at vending machines
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are available at Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI.
Ticket office support is available at Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI.
Available at Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI: Fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options at the convention center
Wi-Fi is available at Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center). ATMs are located inside the convention center.
Ticket office support is available at Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center).
Available at Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center): Convention center is wheelchair accessible.
Providence, Canal FS Smith has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast-food options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Providence, Canal FS Smith. ATMs are available at Providence, Canal FS Smith.
Ticket office support is available at Providence, Canal FS Smith.
Available at Providence, Canal FS Smith: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence, Canal FS Smith: Wheelchair accessible ramps present.
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food and cafe options available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
Available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station: Fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street is 2 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street. ATMs are available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street.
Ticket office support is available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street.
Available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street: Bus stop is accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Boston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shop available on site
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Boston.
Available at Boston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
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