How far is it from Boston to Rose Island?

The distance between Boston and Rose Island is 77 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Rose Island without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Rose Island without a car is to bus and taxi and ferry which takes 3h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Boston to Rose Island?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Boston to Rose Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rose Island?

There are 201+ hotels available in Rose Island.

Boston to Rose Island - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Rose Island by bus, taxi, ferry, or train

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1. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus
2. Take the taxi from Providence to Jamestown, RItaxi
3. Take the ferry from Jamestown, RI to Rose Island Lighthouseferry
3h 2m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2. Take the ferry from Jamestown, RI to Rose Island Lighthouseferry
3h 17m

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Distance: 76.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Rose Island. However, you can take the bus to Providence, take the taxi to Jamestown, RI, then take the ferry to Rose Island Lighthouse. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Station to Rose Island Lighthouse via Wickford Junction and Jamestown, RI in around 3h 17m.

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