There are 4 ways to get from South Shore to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hanson to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 57m$33–636Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Shore to Providencecar 40.7 mi
1h 9m$8–11Bus
- 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 45m$57–76Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Shore to Providencetaxi 40.7 mi
1h 9m$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shore to Providence is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from South Shore to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shore to Providence. 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shore to Providence. However, there are services departing from Hanson and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between South Shore and Providence is 74 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from South Shore to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from South Shore to Providence, including transfers.
South Shore to Providence bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 station.
South Shore to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Hanson station.
The best way to get from South Shore to Providence is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between South Shore, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Shore to Providence via Hanson, South Station, and Boston in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Shore to Providence via Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228, Boston, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 45m.
Train from Hanson to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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
South Shore to Providence bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
South Shore to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shore to Providence is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from South Shore to Providence.
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