There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, line 22 bus
best- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Ruggles to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rdbus 22 / ...
1h 37m$9–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
2h 4m$8–18Drive 41.1 mi
- Drive from Providence to Franklin Park Zoocar 41.1 mi
59 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Franklin Park Zootaxi 41.1 mi
59 min$120–160Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
1h 42m$9–563
Providence to Franklin Park Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Blue Hill Ave @ Seaver St via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Four Corners/Geneva via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Providence and Franklin Park Zoo is 45 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo without a car is to train and line 22 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $8 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo, including transfers.
Providence to Franklin Park Zoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Franklin Park Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $7 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $600 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Franklin Park Zoo, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo via Boston, Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, Nubian, and Blue Hill Ave @ Seaver St in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–29 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Bus from Ruggles to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Franklin Park Zoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Franklin Park Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Franklin Park Zoo is 41 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Providence to Franklin Park Zoo.
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