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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for its global collection spanning ancient art to major Impressionist and American works.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, 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 Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, Boston, MA will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 16 trains that leave Providence Station, Providence, RI for Back Bay station, Boston, MA on Sun, Jun 14, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 41 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.
96 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast Regional
132 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
164 Northeast Regional
2292 Acela
2290 Acela
2248 Acela
2256 Acela
66 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, 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 42m. 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: 39 miles (64 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Providence Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, Boston, MA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, Boston, MA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Back Bay station, Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
The journey is about 15m faster (42m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly $0.26 (€0.21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $9 (€7)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Providence Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88 Northeast Regional | 6:30 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h47 | 7:17 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 8:31 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h42 | 9:13 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 10:35 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h45 | 11:20 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 9:17 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h41 | 9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 10:29 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h42 | 11:11 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2290 Acela | 10:50 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h37 | 11:27 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2292 Acela | 11:27 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h36 | 12:03 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 12:46 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h44 | 1:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 1:31 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h45 | 2:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 2:29 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h39 | 3:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 2:59 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h42 | 3:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 3:55 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h40 | 4:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 4:33 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h42 | 5:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 5:16 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h41 | 5:57 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 5:33 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h45 | 6:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Providence Station, Providence, RI to Back Bay station, Boston, MA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
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One of the largest art museums in the US, known for its global collection spanning ancient art to major Impressionist and American works.
A distinctive Venetian-style museum with masterpieces, intimate galleries, and a celebrated courtyard garden near Fenway.
A waterfront contemporary art museum in the Seaport, popular for cutting-edge exhibitions, harbor views, and striking modern architecture.
Back Bay's best-known shopping and strolling street, lined with historic brownstones, boutiques, and highly photogenic facades.
A central Boston square framed by major architecture including Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library, ideal for orientation and photos.
America's oldest public park and a major downtown gathering place, often paired with the adjacent Public Garden and Freedom Trail.
Creamy soup with clams, potatoes, and onion. It is one of Boston's signature dishes and a classic taste of coastal New England.
Fresh lobster meat served in a buttered split-top roll, often lightly dressed. It is a regional staple strongly associated with Boston and the Massachusetts coast.
Sponge cake layered with custard and topped with chocolate glaze. It is the official dessert of Massachusetts and a famous Boston original.
Upscale steakhouse near Back Bay known for dry-aged steaks, seafood, and an elegant atmosphere suited to a fine dining meal.
Established Back Bay seafood restaurant known for oysters, lobster, and classic New England fish dishes in a polished but approachable setting.
Popular seafood spot celebrated for lobster rolls, tinned fish, and a lively Back Bay dining room with strong local reputation.
Costs are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining, though casual food options are easy to find nearby.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars. Round up or tip 10-15% for taxis. Tip hotel staff and delivery drivers. Tipping is expected for table service.
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