There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 2m$9–602Line 93 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to Devonshire St @ Milk Stbus 93
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 37m$8–17Drive 47.2 mi
- Drive from Charlestown to Providencecar 47.2 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charlestown to Providencetaxi 47.2 mi
1h 4m$140–180
Charlestown to Providence by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Providence is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Providence. However, there are services departing from Bunker Hill St @ Green St and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown station to Providence. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Charlestown and Providence is 44 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Charlestown to Providence, including transfers.
Charlestown to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Bunker Hill St @ Green St station.
Charlestown to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Providence is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $600. Alternatively, you can line 93 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $18 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Charlestown, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to Providence via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Boston in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to Devonshire St @ Milk St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlestown to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Devonshire St @ Milk St station.
Charlestown to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Providence is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Charlestown to Providence.
There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.







