There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to Providence by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Alewife to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 19m$10–602Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Alewife to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 25m$8–15Drive 47.3 mi
- Drive from Alewife Station to Providencecar 47.3 mi
1h 5m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Providencetaxi 47.3 mi
1h 5m$140–180
Alewife Station to Providence by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Providence is to subway and bus which costs $8 - $16 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Alewife Station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Alewife Station and Providence is 50 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alewife Station to Providence without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Alewife Station to Providence, including transfers.
Alewife Station to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Alewife station.
Alewife Station to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to Providence is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Alewife Station to Providence.
There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alewife Station to Providence. However, you can take the subway to South Station, walk to Boston, then take the train to Providence. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Alewife to Providence via South Station and Boston in around 2h 25m.
Subway from Alewife to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Subway from Alewife to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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