There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 36m$11–16Drive 38.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Arnold Arboretumcar 38.9 mi
52 min$7–10Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
2h 12m$9–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Arnold Arboretumtaxi 38.9 mi
52 min$120–150
Providence to Arnold Arboretum by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $10.
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 Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Providence and Arnold Arboretum is 45 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum, including transfers.
Providence to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Arnold Arboretum is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $10 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $20 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Arnold Arboretum, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h.
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles 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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