There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train
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Train via Copley
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
1h 5m$11–559Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus 47
2h 19m$8–18Drive 44.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Boston Universitycar 44.6 mi
1h$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Boston Universitytaxi 44.6 mi
1h$140–170Train
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 40m$9–18
Providence to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Boston University is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Boston University is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Providence and Boston University is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Boston University without a car is to train via Copley which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Providence to Boston University, including transfers.
Providence to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Boston University is to train via Copley which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs $7 - $18 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Boston University via Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- 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
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- Once 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Boston University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Boston University is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Providence to Boston University.
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