How to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI

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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 train with prices starting from $7. 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 train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $12.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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$12

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$19

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1h 7m

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1h 34m

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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.

Amtrak163 Northeast Regional
11:37AM0h39
South Station, Boston, MA
12:16PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
08:10AM1h05
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
09:15AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak Acela2255 Acela
01:00PM0h34
South Station, Boston, MA
01:34PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$1141One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
09:57AM0h40
South Station, Boston, MA
10:37AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$181One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak161 Northeast Regional
09:10AM0h39
South Station, Boston, MA
09:49AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$181One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak135 Northeast Regional
01:37PM0h41
South Station, Boston, MA
02:18PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM1h05
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
08:20AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$141One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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 $7 (€5).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Providence, RI costing on average $12 (€10).

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

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

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 16 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Providence, Broadway / Greene Street.
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 Acela, MBTA to go to Providence, RI by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Providence, RI by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, MBTA.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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.
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