There are 4 ways to get from Roslindale to Providence by train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Hills to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 3m$7–13Drive 38.5 mi
- Drive from Roslindale to Providencecar 38.5 mi
51 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Providencetaxi 38.5 mi
51 min$120–150Train via Back Bay
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 37m$9–602
Roslindale to Providence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Providence is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Providence is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Providence. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Roslindale and Providence is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $7 - $13.
The train from Forest Hills to Providence takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.
Roslindale to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to Providence is 39 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Roslindale to Providence.
There are 167+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Forest Hills to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
Train from Forest Hills to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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