There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Scarborough by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
4h 58m$31–606Drive 145.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Scarboroughcar 145.6 mi
2h 54m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
5h 29m$43–631Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 10m$30–62
Rhode Island to Scarborough by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Scarborough is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Scarborough is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Bangor Savings Bank via Boston, MA - South Station, Portland Transportation Center and St John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Scarborough is 161 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Scarborough without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rhode Island to Scarborough, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Scarborough bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Scarborough train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Scarborough is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Scarborough, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to 260 Maine Highway 1 via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Bangor Savings Bank via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland Transportation Center, Congress + Union Square Plaza, and St John St in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Scarborough bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Scarborough train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Scarborough is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Rhode Island to Scarborough.
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