There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Harvard University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 36m$11–560Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Harvard Universitycar 46.2 mi
1h 4m$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
1h 41m$12–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Harvard Universitytaxi 46.2 mi
1h 4m$140–180
Rhode Island to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard University is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard University is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Harvard University is 48 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $11 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Rhode Island to Harvard University, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard University is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Providence to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
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
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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 Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Harvard University is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Rhode Island to Harvard University.
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