There are 4 ways to get from Rockland to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Abington to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 43m$22–623Drive 37.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockland to Providencecar 37.8 mi
1h 1m$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 35m$32–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockland to Providencetaxi 37.8 mi
1h 1m$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockland to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rockland to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockland to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockland to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Abington and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Rockland and Rhode Island is 66 miles. The road distance is 38 miles.
The best way to get from Rockland to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Rockland to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Rockland to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 station.
Rockland to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Abington station.
The best way to get from Rockland to Rhode Island is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Rockland, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockland to Providence via Abington, South Station, and Boston in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockland to Providence via Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228, Boston, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 35m.
Train from Abington to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rockland to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Rockland to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockland to Rhode Island is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Rockland to Rhode Island.
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