There are 4 ways to get from JFK/UMass 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 6m$10–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 12m$8–13Drive 43.3 mi
- Drive from JFK/UMass to Providencecar 43.3 mi
56 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from JFK/UMass to Providencetaxi 43.3 mi
56 min$130–170
JFK/UMass to Providence by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from JFK/UMass to Providence is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from JFK/UMass to Providence is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from JFK/UMass to Providence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from JFK/UMass to Providence. However, there are services departing from JFK/UMass and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between JFK/UMass and Providence is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.
The best way to get from JFK/UMass to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from JFK/UMass to Providence, including transfers.
JFK/UMass to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
JFK/UMass to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from JFK/UMass to Providence is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between JFK/UMass, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–25 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
JFK/UMass to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Providence station.
JFK/UMass to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between JFK/UMass to Providence is 44 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from JFK/UMass to Providence.
There are 217+ hotels available in Providence.




