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How to get fromProvidence Station to Back Bayby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    41 min
    $7–600
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    1h 4m
    $6–13
  3. Drive 44 mi

    1. Drive from Providence Station to Back Baycar car 44 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence Station to Back Baytaxi taxi 44 mi
    1h 1m
    $130–170

Providence Station to Back Bay by train

Calendar246Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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