There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Harvard University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 21m$10–14Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Harvard Universitycar 46.2 mi
1h 4m$9–13Train
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 36m$11–560Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Harvard Universitytaxi 46.2 mi
1h 4m$140–180
Providence to Harvard University by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Harvard University is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Harvard University is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Providence and Harvard University is 49 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Harvard University without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Providence to Harvard University, including transfers.
Providence to Harvard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Harvard University is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $600 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Harvard University, 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 4m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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 Harvard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Harvard University is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Providence to Harvard University.
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