There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Massachusetts by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h$7–12Train
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 15m$8–600Drive 45.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Bostoncar 45.7 mi
1h 3m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Bostontaxi 45.7 mi
1h 3m$140–170
Rhode Island to Massachusetts by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Massachusetts is to bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Massachusetts is to bus which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Massachusetts is 45 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Massachusetts without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12.
The bus from Providence to Boston takes 1h including transfers and departs once daily.
Rhode Island to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Massachusetts train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Massachusetts is to bus which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $600 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Massachusetts, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, 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.
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
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
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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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 Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Massachusetts train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Massachusetts is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Rhode Island to Massachusetts.
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