There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Dorchester by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 6m$7–14Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 10m$10–17Drive 41.1 mi
- Drive from Providence to Dorchestercar 41.1 mi
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Dorchestertaxi 41.1 mi
53 min$130–160Train, subway
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from South Station to Fields Cornersubway Red Line
1h 7m$11–560
Providence to Dorchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Dorchester is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Dorchester is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Providence and Dorchester is 41 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Providence to Ruggles takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Providence to Dorchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Dorchester is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Dorchester, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
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
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
Subway from South Station to Fields Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- 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
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Dorchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Dorchester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Providence to Dorchester.
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