There are 4 ways to get from Pawtucket to Boston University by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 29m$10–16Drive 39.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pawtucket to Boston Universitycar 39.6 mi
53 min$8–11Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus 47
2h 21m$10–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pawtucket to Boston Universitytaxi 39.6 mi
53 min$120–150
Pawtucket to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pawtucket to Boston University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Pawtucket to Boston University is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Pawtucket to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Pawtucket to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Pawtucket and Boston University is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Pawtucket to Boston University, including transfers.
Pawtucket to Boston University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Pawtucket to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Boston University is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs $10 - $27 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Pawtucket, RI, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Boston University via Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 2h 21m.
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Best ways to travel around Australia, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Pawtucket to Boston University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Pawtucket to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pawtucket to Boston University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Pawtucket to Boston University.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Boston University.