The average train between Providence and Boston University takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Providence to Boston University. 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 Providence and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Providence is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Boston University at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Providence to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Providence station and arriving at Boston University station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Providence to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
The distance between Providence and Boston University is 63.8 km. The road distance is 71 km.
MBTA operates a train from Providence to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.