There are 4 ways to get from Boston College Station to Providence by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Boston College to Copleytram B
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 37m$9–602Line 501 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St @ Oak Square Ave to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 501
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 50m$8–17Drive 41.6 mi
- Drive from Boston College Station to Providencecar 41.6 mi
56 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston College Station to Providencetaxi 41.6 mi
56 min$130–160
Boston College Station to Providence by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston College Station to Providence is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston College Station to Providence is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College Station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Oak Square Ave and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College Station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Boston College Station and Providence is 48 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College Station to Providence without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 37m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Boston College Station to Providence, including transfers.
Boston College Station to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Oak Square Ave station.
Boston College Station to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston College station.
Boston College Station to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Boston College Station, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston College Station to Providence via Washington St @ Oak Square Ave, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 2h 50m.
Tram from Boston College to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Washington St @ Oak Square Ave to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Boston College Station to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College Station to Providence is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Boston College Station to Providence.
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