There are 3 ways to get from Alfred to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wells to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 21m$104–736Drive 131.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alfred to Providencecar 131.7 mi
2h 50m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Wells Transportation Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0265s
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
4h 23m$68–91
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alfred to Providence is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Alfred to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Alfred to Providence. However, there are services departing from Wells Transportation Center and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Alfred to Providence. However, there are services departing from Wells and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Alfred and Providence is 143 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alfred to Providence without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Alfred to Providence, including transfers.
Alfred to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wells Transportation Center station.
Alfred to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wells station.
The best way to get from Alfred to Providence is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Alfred, ME, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alfred to Providence via Wells, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alfred to Providence via Wells Transportation Center and Boston in around 4h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wells to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wells Transportation Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Alfred to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Alfred to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alfred to Providence is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Alfred to Providence.
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