There are 5 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 15 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Main St at Boyleston St to Union Station Garagebus 15
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 19m$15–21Drive 42.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shrewsbury to Providencecar 42.2 mi
52 min$8–12Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 47m$19–619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shrewsbury to Providencetaxi 42.2 mi
52 min$120–150Line 15 bus, bus via Peter Pan Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Main St at Boyleston St to Union Station Garagebus 15
- Take the bus from Worcester to Providencebus Bz 1412
3h 7m$11–25
Shrewsbury to Rhode Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Main St at Boyleston St and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Providence via Blandford Street and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Rhode Island is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island without a car is to line 15 bus and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Rhode Island bus services, operated by WRTA, depart from Main St at Boyleston St station.
Shrewsbury to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island is to line 15 bus and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $650 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St at Boyleston St to Providence via Union Station Garage and Worcester Union Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St at Boyleston St to Providence via Union Station Garage, Worcester, Lansdowne, Blandford Street, Copley, and Boston in around 3h 47m.
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Boston 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 Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston 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
Bus from Main St at Boyleston St to Union Station Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
Bus from Main St at Boyleston St to Union Station Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shrewsbury to Rhode Island bus services, operated by WRTA, arrive at Union Station Garage.
Shrewsbury to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Rhode Island is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Shrewsbury to Rhode Island.
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