The average train between Boston University and Rhode Island takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Boston University to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Boston University and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Boston University station and arriving at Rhode Island station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Boston University to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Boston University to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Boston University and Rhode Island is 73.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–210 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.