There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Rhode Island by train, car, or taxi
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Dorchester to Rhode Island by train
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The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Providence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Dorchester and Rhode Island is 41 miles. The road distance is 41.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Ruggles to Providence takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dorchester to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Dorchester to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Rhode Island is 42 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Dorchester to Rhode Island.
There are 213+ hotels available in Rhode Island.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Providence hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
Train from Ruggles to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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