There are 4 ways to get from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island 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 Greyhound US0230 / ...
2h 16m$8–15Drive 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 Rhode Island by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.
The best way to get from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, including transfers.
JFK/UMass to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Boston station.
JFK/UMass to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $16 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between JFK/UMass, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $14–29 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Boston to Providence twice daily. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
JFK/UMass to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Providence station.
JFK/UMass to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between JFK/UMass to Rhode Island is 44 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from JFK/UMass to Rhode Island.
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