There are 4 ways to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 23m$9–16Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
2h 15m$8–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Providence-PVD to South Boston51.7 mi
1h 11mDrive 51.7 mi
- Drive from Providence Airport (PVD) to South Bostoncar 51.7 mi
1h 11m$10–14
Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from TF Green Airport and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Providence Airport (PVD) and South Boston is 51 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $9 - $16.
The train from TF Green Airport to Back Bay takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from TF Green Airport station.
Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Providence Airport (PVD) to South Boston.
There are 1659+ hotels available in South Boston.
What companies run services between Providence Airport (PVD), USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from TF Green Airport to Back Bay every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
Train from TF Green Airport to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Train from TF Green Airport to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Providence-PVD to South Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Providence Airport (PVD) and South Boston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








