There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
1h 32m$26–37Drive 52.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS)car 52.2 mi
1h 11m$9–13Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 53m$34–630Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cranston to Boston (BOS)52.2 mi
1h 11mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Mansfieldtrain Providence/Stoughton Line / ...
- Take the bus from Mansfield Station to Boston Airportbus Mansfield to Logan Airport
2h 10m$43–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Back Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Cranston and Boston Airport (BOS) is 55 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS), including transfers.
Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $26 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $650 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Boston Airport (BOS), USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–17 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Providence to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to Mansfield
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 617 773 9403
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Apple Bus
Bus from Mansfield Station to Boston Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Blue Apple Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cranston to Boston (BOS)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS) is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cranston to Boston Airport (BOS).
There are 1822+ hotels available in Boston Airport (BOS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cranston and Boston Airport (BOS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.