There are 4 ways to get from Allston to Providence by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Harvard Avenue to Copleytram B
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 21m$7–602Line 501 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 501
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 30m$7–17Drive 43.6 mi
- Drive from Allston to Providencecar 43.6 mi
59 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allston to Providencetaxi 43.6 mi
59 min$130–170
Allston to Providence by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allston to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Providence is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Allston to Providence. However, there are services departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Allston to Providence. However, there are services departing from Harvard Avenue and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Allston and Providence is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Providence without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 21m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Allston to Providence, including transfers.
Allston to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Avenue station.
Allston to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Providence via Lincoln St @ Essex St and Boston in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Harvard Avenue to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Allston to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allston to Providence is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Allston to Providence.
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