There are 4 ways to get from Chelsea to Providence by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 23m$10–604Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 31m$8–16Drive 49 mi
- Drive from Chelsea to Providencecar 49 mi
1h 7m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelsea to Providencetaxi 49 mi
1h 7m$150–190
Chelsea to Providence by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea to Providence. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Chelsea and Providence is 50 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Providence without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 23m and costs $9 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Chelsea to Providence, including transfers.
Chelsea to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Chelsea to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Providence is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Chelsea to Providence.
There are 218+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Chelsea, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chelsea to Providence via South Station and Boston in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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