There are 4 ways to get from Providence Downtown to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
56 min$8–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 13m$7–14Drive 45.4 mi
- Drive from Providence Downtown to Bostoncar 45.4 mi
1h 3m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence Downtown to Bostontaxi 45.4 mi
1h 3m$140–170
Providence Downtown to Boston by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Downtown to Boston is to bus which costs $7 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Downtown to Boston is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Providence Downtown and Boston is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.7 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Downtown to Boston without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $600.
The train from Providence to Boston takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Providence Downtown to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence Downtown to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence Downtown to Boston is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Providence Downtown, RI, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $14–29 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence Downtown to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence Downtown to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Downtown to Boston is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Providence Downtown to Boston.
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