4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. 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 €50, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€122 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
160 Northeast RegionalCheapest
194 Northeast RegionalFastest
2252 AcelaOther options
162 Northeast Regional152 Northeast Regional150 Northeast RegionalFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA
Travel to Boston, MA 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 Providence, RI to Boston, MA.
You can get to Boston, MA from Providence, RI 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $30 (€27) compared to other travel options to Boston, MA:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $37 (€34).
The fastest way to get to Boston, MA from Providence, RI is by train with an average travel time of 47 min.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Getting to Boston, MA by bus takes 1 h on average.
The Providence, RI to Boston, MA distance is around 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Boston, MA from 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 from Providence, RI to Boston, MA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Providence, RI to Boston, MA:
- You can take a bus from Providence, RI to Boston, MA with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€23) with Peter Pan Bus from Providence, RI to Boston, MA.
- You can go to Boston, MA from Providence, RI by train with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela or MBTA. You'll see cheap train tickets for $14 (€13) with MBTA from Providence, RI to Boston, MA on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Providence, RI to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Boston, MA with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus.
- You can find 17 direct trains per day to Boston, MA with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela or MBTA.
Direct services to Boston, MA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Providence, RI to Boston, MA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
