What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Charlestown?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Charlestown is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Charlestown?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Charlestown is to train which takes 52 min and costs $10 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at North Station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Providence to Charlestown?

The distance between Providence and Charlestown is 44 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

How do I travel from Providence to Charlestown without a car?

The best way to get from Providence to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $10 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Charlestown?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Providence to Charlestown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Charlestown bus from?

Providence to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Charlestown train from?

Providence to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Charlestown?

The best way to get from Providence to Charlestown is to train which takes 52 min and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $18 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Providence to Charlestown bus arrive?

Providence to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Providence to Charlestown train arrive?

Providence to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Providence to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Charlestown is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Providence to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 1507+ hotels available in Charlestown.

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Charlestown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
52 min
$11–559
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 49m
$8–18
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Charlestowncar 47.1 mi
1h 6m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Providence to Charlestowntaxi 47.1 mi
1h 6m
$140–180

Providence to Charlestown by train and subway

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Charlestown, 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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