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Compare train and bus for Somerville, MA to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Somerville, 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
The journey is about 33m faster (34m by train vs 1h 7m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $10 (€8)). 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.
Compare prices and tickets Somerville, MA to Providence, RI by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI
Trains from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI run on average 14 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 11:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Amtrak, MBTA from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI trainsAmtrak, MBTA trains will get you between Somerville, MA and Providence, RI from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Somerville, MA to Providence, RI
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Gaspee Street.
- Union Station Brewery
- The Capital Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Omni Providence Hotel
- Graduate Providence
- Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-4
- Bus: RIPTA routes 50, 55, 56, 57, 62, 66, 72
- Train: Amtrak Acela Express, Northeast Regional
- MBTA Commuter Rail
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