How to travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA

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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 train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $10.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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$9

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1h 19m

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1h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to Boston, MA costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

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

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from Providence, RI to Boston, MA

How to get from Providence, RI to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
    11:29 PM0h46
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
    11:29 PM0h46
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
    11:29 PM0h46
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
    9:12 PM0h54
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak176 Northeast Regional
    10:52 PM0h58
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak184 Northeast Regional
    8:43 PM0h53
    Providence Station, Providence, RI
    9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0302B
    6:00 AM2h30
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    8:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0124B
    11:00 AM1h05
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    12:05 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0118B
    9:00 AM1h05
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI
    10:05 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Providence, RI and Boston, MA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to Boston, MA costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

The distance from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Providence, RI to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Providence, RI to Boston, MA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Providence, Canal FS Smith and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Providence, RI to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Providence, RI to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Providence, RI to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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