There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Cape Elizabeth by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 25m$53–87Drive 153.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Cape Elizabethcar 153.3 mi
3h 4m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
5h 3m$95–689Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 40m$53–632
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Cape Elizabeth is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Cape Elizabeth is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Cape Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Cape Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Providence and Cape Elizabeth is 158 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Cape Elizabeth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Providence to Cape Elizabeth, including transfers.
Providence to Cape Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Cape Elizabeth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Cape Elizabeth is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $700 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Cape Elizabeth via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland, ME in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Cape Elizabeth via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, and Portland in around 5h 3m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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 South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
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
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Cape Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Cape Elizabeth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Cape Elizabeth is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Providence to Cape Elizabeth.
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