There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 12m$7–602Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 33m$13–22Drive 44.1 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Providencecar 44.1 mi
1h$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Providencetaxi 44.1 mi
1h$130–170
Boston University to Rhode Island by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Boston University and Rhode Island is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Boston University to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Boston University to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Rhode Island is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $23 and takes 2h 33m.
Boston University to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Rhode Island is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Boston University to Rhode Island.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $11–19 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- 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
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
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
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- 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
- $11–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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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