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How to get fromBoston University to Providenceby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    1h 45m
    $9–602
  2. Line 47 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2610
    3h 10m
    $8–16
  3. Drive  44.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston University to Providencecar car 44.1 mi
    59 min
    $8–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Providencetaxi taxi 44.1 mi
    59 min
    $130–170

Boston University to Providence by foot, tram, and train

Calendar245Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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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.

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