There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Plum Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 38m$18–574Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center to Beach Road - Tidewaterbus 17
6h 36m$14–28Drive 83 mi
- Drive from Providence to Plum Islandcar 83 mi
1h 57m$16–22
Providence to Plum Island by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Plum Island is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Plum Island is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Plum Island. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Beach Road - Tidewater via Boston, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, McGovern A and Washington Square Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Plum Island. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Newburyport via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Providence and Plum Island is 83 miles. The road distance is 83.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Plum Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $17 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Providence to Plum Island, including transfers.
Providence to Plum Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Plum Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Plum Island is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $17 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Plum Island, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Federal Street & Liberty Street via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, Newburyport, and Newburyport MBTA Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Beach Road - Tidewater via Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, McGovern A, and Washington Square Transit Center in around 6h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- 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
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Washington Square Transit Center to Beach Road - Tidewater
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Plum Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Plum Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Plum Island is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Providence to Plum Island.
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