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How to get fromBoston Common to Providenceby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston Common to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Boston to ProvidencetrainNortheast Regional
    52 min
    $5–600
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to ProvidencebusGreyhound US0230 / ...
    1h 19m
    $12–18
  3. Drive 45.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boston Common to Providencecar45.2 mi
    1h
    $9–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Providencetaxi45.2 mi
    1h
    $140–170

Boston Common to Providence by foot and train

Calendar256Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston Common, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–210 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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