There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Cranston by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
1h 14m$23–32Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Cranstoncar 48.8 mi
1h 5m$9–13Train
- Take the train from South Station to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 17m$25–578Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Cranstontaxi 48.8 mi
1h 5m$150–190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Cranston is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Cranston is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between South Station and Cranston is 48 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Cranston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from South Station to Cranston, including transfers.
South Station to Cranston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Cranston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Cranston is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $600 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Providence hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from South Station 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
South Station to Cranston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Providence station.
South Station to Cranston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Cranston is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from South Station to Cranston.
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