There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum by train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
1h 15m$11–559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
2h 12m$8–20Drive 38.9 mi
- Drive from Providence to Arnold Arboretumcar 38.9 mi
52 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Arnold Arboretumtaxi 38.9 mi
52 min$120–150Train
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 37m$11–16
Providence to Arnold Arboretum by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Arnold Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Arnold Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Forest Hills via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Providence and Arnold Arboretum is 47 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum, including transfers.
Providence to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $8 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Arnold Arboretum, MA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily, and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Subway from Back Bay to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Arnold Arboretum is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Providence to Arnold Arboretum.
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