There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Northeastern University by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 10m$7–14Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
1h 38m$12–19Drive 43.9 mi
- Drive from Providence to Northeastern Universitycar 43.9 mi
1h$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Northeastern Universitytaxi 43.9 mi
1h$130–170
Rhode Island to Northeastern University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Northeastern University is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Northeastern University is 42 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Northeastern University without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Providence to Ruggles takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rhode Island to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Northeastern University is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m. 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 Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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
- 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 Northeastern University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Northeastern University is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Rhode Island to Northeastern University.
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