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Compare train and bus for Providence, RI to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Boston, MA:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Boston, MA costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (51m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to Boston, MA
How to get from Providence, RI to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 176 Northeast Regional10:52 PM0h58Providence Station, Providence, RI11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 176 Northeast Regional10:52 PM0h58Providence Station, Providence, RI11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 178 Northeast Regional11:29 PM0h46Providence Station, Providence, RI12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 184 Northeast Regional8:43 PM0h53Providence Station, Providence, RI9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$121One-way0 transfers
- 94 Northeast Regional9:12 PM0h54Providence Station, Providence, RI10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$121One-way0 transfers
- 174 Northeast Regional6:01 PM1h03Providence Station, Providence, RI7:04 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$191One-way0 transfers
- BZ 0112B6:15 AM1h05Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI7:20 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$121One-way0 transfers
- BZ 0118B9:15 AM1h05Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI10:20 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$121One-way0 transfers
- BZ 0134B1:30 PM1h05Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI2:35 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Boston, MA:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Boston, MA costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Salem, MA and arrive in Salem, MA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 9 direct buses per day with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus.
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