There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Providence by taxi, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train
best- Take the taxi from Alton to Concordtaxi
- Take the bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Stationbus
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
3h 11m$199–835Drive 133.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Providencecar 133.7 mi
2h 47m$25–36Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Alton to Dovertaxi
- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
3h 15m$201–847Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Alton to Concordtaxi
- Take the bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus
4h 16m$197–248Train
- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
4h 38m$146–782
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Providence is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Alton to Providence. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Alton and Providence is 142 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Providence without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $190 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Alton to Providence, including transfers.
Alton to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Alton to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Providence is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Alton to Providence.
There are 222+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Alton, NH, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alton to Providence via Wakefield St. / Community Way, Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 4h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $160–220
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