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 $9.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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$16

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The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Providence, RI is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Providence, RI costing on average $22 (€18).

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 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Boston, MA and Providence, RI including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Boston, MA to Providence, RI among Omio's users.

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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.

  • Amtrak195 Northeast Regional
    6:35 AM0h39
    South Station, Boston, MA
    7:14 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak195 Northeast Regional
    6:35 AM0h39
    South Station, Boston, MA
    7:14 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak2267 Acela
    1:05 PM0h33
    South Station, Boston, MA
    1:38 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
    7:55 PM0h39
    South Station, Boston, MA
    8:34 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak99 Northeast Regional
    8:40 AM0h37
    South Station, Boston, MA
    9:17 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak135 Northeast Regional
    1:40 PM0h38
    South Station, Boston, MA
    2:18 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0113B
    11:30 AM1h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    12:30 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0121B
    1:30 PM1h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    2:30 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0133B
    4:30 PM1h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    5:30 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    $121One-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 $16 (€13).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Providence, RI costing on average $22 (€18).

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 8m.

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, Canal FS Smith.
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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Providence, RI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA to go to Providence, RI by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
  • 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA.
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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