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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Rhode Island takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Boston University to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 10m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
1h 13m
$9–602

Boston University to Rhode Island train times

Trains run hourly between Boston University and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 13m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak54 min • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela48 min • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak53 min • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela54 min • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 24m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak47 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA4h 47m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak53 min • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela54 min • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA4h 47m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak53 min • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela54 min • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA4h 47m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak53 min • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela54 min • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston University to Rhode Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston University to Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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