There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Providence by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 13m$9–602Drive 44.1 mi
cheapest- 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$130–170Line 47 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Rugglesbus 47 / ...
- Take the train from Ruggles to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 10m$9–18
Boston University to Providence by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
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 train from Boston University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
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 13m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Boston University to Providence, including transfers.
Boston University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 193+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- 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
Train from Ruggles to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 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 Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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