There are 3 ways to get from Northeastern University to Rhode Island by train, car, or taxi
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Northeastern University to Rhode Island by foot and train
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The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 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 Northeastern University and Rhode Island is 42 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Ruggles to Providence takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Northeastern University to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Northeastern University to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northeastern University to Rhode Island is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Northeastern University to Rhode Island.
There are 216+ hotels available in Rhode Island.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, 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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