There are 4 ways to get from Providence Station to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
41 min$7–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 4m$6–13Drive 44 mi
- Drive from Providence Station to Back Baycar 44 mi
1h 1m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence Station to Back Baytaxi 44 mi
1h 1m$130–170
Providence Station to Back Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Station to Back Bay is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Station to Back Bay is to train which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, 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 41 min.
The distance between Providence Station and Back Bay is 42 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Station to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $600.
The train from Providence to Boston takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Providence Station to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence Station to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence Station to Back Bay is to train which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Providence Station, RI, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence Station to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence Station to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Station to Back Bay is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Providence Station to Back Bay.
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