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RISD Museum
Leading art museum with global collections, strong American holdings, and easy access beside Brown University and RISD.
Trains from Westwood, MA to Providence, RI run on average 15 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Leading art museum with global collections, strong American holdings, and easy access beside Brown University and RISD.
Hands-on science museum known for interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and family-friendly learning downtown.
Historic house museum showcasing elegant Victorian interiors, decorative arts, and the life of the Lippitt family.
Historic hilltop neighborhood of colonial streets, campus landmarks, and some of Providence’s best preserved architecture.
Scenic downtown riverwalk and plaza area central to WaterFire, public art, and leisurely walks beside the water.
Italian-American neighborhood known for lively streets, historic character, and one of the city’s best walking atmospheres.
Rhode Island’s signature fried calamari, often tossed with hot cherry peppers and garlic butter. It reflects the state’s strong Italian and seafood traditions.
A clear clam broth with clams, potatoes and herbs, without cream or tomato. It is the traditional local chowder style in Rhode Island.
Thinly sliced roast beef on a roll, usually topped with a thin tomato soup-like sauce. It is a classic Rhode Island sandwich with old-school roots.
Refined New American restaurant downtown with polished service and a smart, elegant atmosphere. Known for seasonal tasting menus and creative plating.
Stylish seafood restaurant and oyster bar on the riverfront. Popular for local shellfish, chowder and a lively downtown atmosphere.
Long-running bakery and cafe in Federal Hill known for pastries, pizza strips, calzones and coffee. A good stop for casual local Italian-American favorites.
Moderate for a U.S. city: hotels and dining are usually below Boston, while transit is limited so visitors may spend more on rideshares or parking.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or prompts; $1-2 is common.
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Most Westwood, MA to Providence, RI trains use the Route 128/University Park Station to Providence Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Westwood, MA and Providence, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Route 128/University Park Station is 6 km from Westwood city centre. Public transport options include:
Route 128/University Park Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Not Your Average Joe's
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Route 128/University Park Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Route 128/University Park Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Route 128/University Park Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Route 128/University Park Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Providence Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Brewery, The Capital Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Providence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Providence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Providence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Providence Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence Station.
Nearby hotels include Omni Providence Hotel, Graduate Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.
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