There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Melrose by train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
1h 36m$12–564Drive 53 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Melrosecar 53 mi
1h 14m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
2h 1m$11–21
Providence to Melrose by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Melrose is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Melrose is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Main St @ E Emerson St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Oak Grove via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Providence and Melrose is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Melrose without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 36m and costs $11 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Providence to Melrose, including transfers.
Providence to Melrose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Melrose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Melrose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Subway from Back Bay to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Melrose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Melrose is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Providence to Melrose.
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