There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Providence by train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Reading to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
1h 35m$11–610Line 137 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 59m$11–18Drive 58.4 mi
- Drive from Reading to Providencecar 58.4 mi
1h 18m$11–16
Reading to Providence by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Providence is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Providence. However, there are services departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Providence. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Providence via Oak Grove and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Reading and Providence is 57 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Providence without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 35m and costs $11 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Reading to Providence, including transfers.
Reading to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.
Reading to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Providence via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and Boston in around 2h 59m.
Train from Reading to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Providence is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Reading to Providence.
There are 216+ hotels available in Providence.





