There are 4 ways to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from South Street to Copleytram B
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 34m$9–602Line 501 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Winship St @ Union St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 501
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 48m$8–17Drive 42.3 mi
- Drive from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providencecar 42.3 mi
54 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providencetaxi 42.3 mi
54 min$130–160
South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence. However, there are services departing from Winship St @ Union St and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between South Street Station (MBTA) and Providence is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 34m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence, including transfers.
South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Winship St @ Union St station.
South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Street station.
South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between South Street Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence via Winship St @ Union St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 2h 48m.
Tram from South Street to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 Winship St @ Union St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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 Street Station (MBTA) to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence is 43 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from South Street Station (MBTA) to Providence.
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