There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
3h 21m$46–619Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
4h 21m$19–30Drive 109.3 mi
- Drive from Providence to Dovercar 109.3 mi
2h 20m$20–28Bus via Boston Airport (BOS)
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
5h 24m$28–42
Providence to Dover by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Dover is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Dover. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Dover. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Dover via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Providence and Dover is 112 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Dover without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Providence to Dover, including transfers.
Providence to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Dover is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Dover, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Dover via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 4h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- C & J Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Dover is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Providence to Dover.
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