There are 4 ways to get from Providence to East Boston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 18m$9–17Train
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 33m$9–562Drive 48 mi
- Drive from Providence to East Bostoncar 48 mi
1h 7m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to East Bostontaxi 48 mi
1h 7m$150–180
Providence to East Boston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to East Boston is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to East Boston is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Airport via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to East Boston station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Providence and East Boston is 50 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to East Boston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Providence to East Boston, including transfers.
Providence to East Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to East Boston is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $600 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and East Boston, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Providence to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
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 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 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to East Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to East Boston is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Providence to East Boston.
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