There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Rockland by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 6m$34–592Drive 38.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Rocklandcar 38.2 mi
59 min$7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 18m$33–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Rocklandtaxi 38.2 mi
59 min$130–160Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from South Station to Abingtontrain Kingston Line
2h 27m$22–581
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Rockland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Rockland is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Abington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Providence and Rockland is 65 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Rockland without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Providence to Rockland, including transfers.
Providence to Rockland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Rockland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Rockland is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $600 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Rockland, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Rockland via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Rockland via Boston, South Station, and Abington in around 2h 27m.
- 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
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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
Train from South Station to Abington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
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
- 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
- $130–160
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Rockland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Rockland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Rockland is 38 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Providence to Rockland.
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