There are 5 ways to get from Brandeis University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Brandeis/Roberts to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 47m$12–610Line 505 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maple St @ Crescent St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 3m$8–17Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Maple St @ Crescent St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 58m$10–604Drive 45 mi
- Drive from Brandeis University to Providencecar 45 mi
56 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brandeis University to Providencetaxi 45 mi
56 min$140–170
Brandeis University to Providence by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandeis University to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Providence is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Brandeis University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Maple St @ Crescent St and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brandeis University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Brandeis/Roberts and arriving at Providence via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Brandeis University and Providence is 57 miles. The road distance is 45.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $12 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Brandeis University to Providence, including transfers.
Brandeis University to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Maple St @ Crescent St station.
Brandeis University to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brandeis/Roberts station.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Providence is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $12 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $18 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Brandeis University, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Brandeis University to Providence via Brandeis/Roberts, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brandeis University to Providence via Maple St @ Crescent St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 3m.
Train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Bus from Maple St @ Crescent St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Maple St @ Crescent St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Brandeis University to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Brandeis University to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brandeis University to Providence is 45 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Brandeis University to Providence.
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