There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 45m$9–602Line 47 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus 47
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 10m$8–16Drive 44.1 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Providencecar 44.1 mi
59 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Providencetaxi 44.1 mi
59 min$130–170
Boston University to Providence by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Providence is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Mountfort St @ Lenox St and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Providence via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Boston University and Providence is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Boston University to Providence, including transfers.
Boston University to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mountfort St @ Lenox St station.
Boston University to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Providence is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $9 - $600. Alternatively, you can line 47 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Providence hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Providence via Mountfort St @ Lenox St, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Boston in around 3h 10m.
Train from Back Bay 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 Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay 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 Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Broadway Station - Red Line
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
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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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Boston University to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Broadway Station - Red Line.
Boston University to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Providence is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Boston University to Providence.
There are 213+ hotels available in Providence.







