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Compare bus and train for Boston, MA to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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€16 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
173 Northeast RegionalCheapest
95 Northeast RegionalFastest
2159 AcelaOther options
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI
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.
You can get to Providence, RI from Boston, MA 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Providence, RI from Boston, MA is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting 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 quickest way to travel to Providence, RI from Boston, MA is by train, which takes on average 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h.
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:
- 3 buses per day.
- 16 trains a 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:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Boston, MA to Providence, RI:
- You can travel by bus from Boston, MA to Providence, RI with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus, and you can find FlixBus Boston, MA to Providence, RI tickets for $12 (€10) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Boston, MA to Providence, RI with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela or MBTA. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with Amtrak from Boston, MA to Providence, RI.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela or MBTA with 16 direct trains per day.
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.
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