There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Roxbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train
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Train via Jackson Square
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
51 min$11–559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
1h 31m$7–17Drive 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$130–160Train
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 6m$7–14
Providence to Roxbury by train and subway
Questions & Answers
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 train via Jackson Square which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $600.
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 45 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Roxbury without a car is to train via Jackson Square which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Providence to Roxbury, including transfers.
Providence to Roxbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Roxbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Roxbury is to train via Jackson Square which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Roxbury, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $11–25 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Nubian via Boston and Essex St @ Atlantic Ave in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Roxbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Roxbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston 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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