There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Norwood by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Readvilletrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 42m$7–19Drive 30.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Norwoodcar 30.8 mi
38 min$6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Avebus 34E
2h 47m$9–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Norwoodtaxi 30.8 mi
38 min$110–130Train via Back Bay
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Back Bay to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 1m$10–564Train via Boston
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from South Station to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 6m$10–566
Rhode Island to Norwood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Norwood is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Norwood is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Washington St @ Railroad Ave via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Norwood Depot via Readville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Norwood is 39 miles. The road distance is 31 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Norwood without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $7 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Rhode Island to Norwood, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Norwood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Norwood is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $7 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $25 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Providence to Readville every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Washington St @ Railroad Ave via Boston, South Station, Forest Hills, and Forest Hills in around 2h 47m.
Train from Providence to Readville
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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 Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Norwood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Readville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Norwood is 31 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Rhode Island to Norwood.
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