There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Sanford by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 to Wells Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0265s
3h 49m$59–635Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Sanfordcar 129.8 mi
2h 52m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain Downeaster
4h 2m$77–669Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0265s
4h 1m$58–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Sanford is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Sanford is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Sanford. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wells Transportation Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Sanford. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wells via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Providence and Sanford is 135 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Sanford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $55 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Providence to Sanford, including transfers.
Providence to Sanford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Sanford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Sanford is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $75 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Sanford, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Sanford via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, and Wells in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Sanford via Boston and Wells Transportation Center in around 4h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- 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 Boston to Wells Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Sanford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Sanford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Sanford is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Providence to Sanford.
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