There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Hanover by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.
Bus
best- 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 21m$42–56Drive 43.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Hanovercar 43.2 mi
1h 7m$8–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 36m$43–602Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Hanovertaxi 43.2 mi
1h 7m$130–170Train
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from South Station to Abingtontrain Kingston Line
3h 1m$35–591
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Hanover is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Hanover is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Hanover. 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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Abington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Hanover is 70 miles. The road distance is 43.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Hanover without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Rhode Island to Hanover, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Hanover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Hanover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Hanover is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $600 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Hanover, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Hanover via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Hanover via South Station and Abington in around 3h 1m.
Train from Providence to South Station
- 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 South Station
- 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
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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
Rhode Island to Hanover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Hanover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Hanover is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Rhode Island to Hanover.
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