There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Roxbury by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 6m$7–14Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
1h 31m$9–17Drive 41.9 mi
- Drive from Providence to Roxburycar 41.9 mi
1h$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Roxburytaxi 41.9 mi
1h$130–160
Providence to Roxbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Roxbury is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Roxbury is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Roxbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Nubian via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Providence and Roxbury is 41 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Roxbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Providence to Ruggles takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Providence to Roxbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Roxbury train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Roxbury is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Roxbury, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Nubian via Boston and Essex St @ Atlantic Ave in around 1h 31m.
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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 Roxbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Roxbury train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Roxbury is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Providence to Roxbury.
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