There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 37m$10–559Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Wellesley Collegecar 38.1 mi
1h 1m$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 48m$8–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Wellesley Collegetaxi 38.1 mi
1h 1m$120–150
Rhode Island to Wellesley College by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley College is to drive which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley College is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Wellesley College is 57 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley College without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley College, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Wellesley College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley College is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $9 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Wellesley College, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Wellesley College via Back Bay and Wellesley Square in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Wellesley College via Boston, South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6, and Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave in around 2h 48m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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 Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 Wellesley College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Wellesley College is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Rhode Island to Wellesley College.
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