The average train between Rhode Island and Charlestown takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Rhode Island to Charlestown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rhode Island and Charlestown. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Charlestown at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Rhode Island station and arriving at Charlestown station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Rhode Island to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Rhode Island and Charlestown is 78.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.