There are 4 ways to get from Providence to JFK/UMass by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
58 min$11–560Drive 44.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to JFK/UMasscar 44.3 mi
56 min$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 10m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to JFK/UMasstaxi 44.3 mi
56 min$130–170
Providence to JFK/UMass by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to JFK/UMass is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Providence to JFK/UMass is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to JFK/UMass. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to JFK/UMass. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at JFK/UMass via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Providence and JFK/UMass is 46 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to JFK/UMass without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $11 - $600.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Providence to JFK/UMass, including transfers.
Providence to JFK/UMass bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to JFK/UMass train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to JFK/UMass is to train which takes 58 min and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and JFK/UMass, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–25 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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 JFK/UMass bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to JFK/UMass train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to JFK/UMass is 45 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Providence to JFK/UMass.
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