There are 4 ways to get from Tufts University to Providence by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Davis to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 30m$10–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 35m$8–15Drive 47.9 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Providencecar 47.9 mi
1h 11m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Providencetaxi 47.9 mi
1h 11m$150–180
Tufts University to Providence by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Providence is to bus which costs $8 - $16 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Tufts University and Providence is 50 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Providence without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Tufts University to Providence, including transfers.
Tufts University to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Tufts University to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Davis station.
Tufts University to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Providence station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Subway from Davis to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tufts University to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Providence is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Tufts University to Providence.
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