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How to get fromBoston to Prudence Islandby train, taxi, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Prudence Island by train, taxi, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Providence to Bristol, RItaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry
    2h 35m
    $54–652

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Bristol, RIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    1h 57m
    $12–51

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    3h 27m
    $45–109

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    3h 31m
    $47–96

  5. Bus, car ferry via Boston South Station

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus bus Boston Airport
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    3h 40m
    $46–115

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Prudence Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Prudence Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Prudence Island. However, you can take the train to Providence, take the taxi to Bristol, RI, then take the car ferry to Prudence Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Prudence Island via Fall River and Bristol, RI in around 3h 27m.

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