How to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI

There are 2 options to travel between Boston, MA and Providence, RI including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is a train with an average price of $12.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Providence, RI:

A train is $0.91 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Providence, RI costing on average $13.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 7m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is approximately 41 miles (66 km).

The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is:

• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Providence, RI as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Providence, RI:

• Ferries mostly depart from Salem, MA and arrive in Long Wharf (Boston), MA.
• Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI.
• Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Providence, RI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA to go to Providence, RI by train.
• Travel with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Providence, RI by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:

• 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA.
• 5 direct buses per day with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT, Hyannis, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Providence, RI and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Providence, RI to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Providence, RI, you can experience WaterFire Providence, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the downtown rivers. Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo to see diverse animal exhibits and conservation programs. Explore the RISD Museum with its extensive collection of fine and decorative arts. Enjoy Broadway shows and concerts at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Discover the Italian heritage and dining on Federal Hill. Don't miss Benefit Street Mile of History, known for its preserved colonial homes and architecture.

Three days are generally sufficient to explore Providence, RI, allowing time to visit key attractions like the RISD Museum, WaterFire, and the Roger Williams Park Zoo.