How to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI

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Travel Information to Providence, RI from Boston, MA

distanceDistance41 miles (66 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 38 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 38 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Amtrak

Travel 41 miles (66 km) by train or bus between Boston, MA and Providence, RI. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Boston, MA to Providence, RI.

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from Boston, MA to Providence, RI

How to get from Boston, MA to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
10:20AM0h39
South Station, Boston, MA
10:59AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
06:10AM0h38
South Station, Boston, MA
06:48AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
04:15PM0h33
South Station, Boston, MA
04:48PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$781One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
11:40AM0h39
South Station, Boston, MA
12:19PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$201One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:20AM0h38
South Station, Boston, MA
09:58AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$201One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
03:15PM0h39
South Station, Boston, MA
03:54PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$151One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:30AM1h00
Boston, MA
09:30AMProvidence, RI
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:30PM1h35
Boston, MA
04:05PMProvidence, RI
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:15AM1h05
Boston, MA
08:20AMProvidence, RI
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus, Amtrak and Amtrak Acela will get you between Boston and Providence at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey to Providence from Boston, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

      FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI

      FAQs: Travel to Providence, RI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Providence, RI.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Boston, MA to Providence, RI: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

      A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $12 (€10) from Boston, MA to Providence, RI.

      The fastest way to get to Providence, RI from Boston, MA is by train with an average travel time of 38 min.

      Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

      Getting to Providence, RI by bus takes 1 h on average.

      You should expect to travel around 41 miles (66 km) between Boston, MA and Providence, RI.

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

      • 4 buses a day.
      • Around 12 trains per day.

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

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

        The following travel companies offer services from Boston, MA to Providence, RI:

        • Travel with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus, Greyhound or OurBus to go to Providence, RI by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Boston, MA to Providence, RI tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).
        • Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can take you to Providence, RI by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Boston, MA to Providence, RI for $7 (€6).

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

        • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus or Greyhound.
        • 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Providence, RI as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Providence, RI from Boston, MA.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Boston, MA to Providence, RI often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA or Hyannis, MA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Boston, MA and Providence, RI itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Providence, RI and any of these top destinations today!

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