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How to get fromBoston to Exeterby train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Exeter by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Providence Station to RI-2 before Hemsleybus bus 66
    2h 3m
    $7–559
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2h 24m
    $9–20
  3. Drive 66 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Exetercar car 66 mi
    1h 26m
    $13–18
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2610
    2. Take the bus from Providence Station to RI-2 before Hemsleybus bus 66
    2h 29m
    $14–22

Boston to Exeter by train and bus

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Exeter, RI, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Wickford Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to RI-2 before Hemsley via Providence and Providence Station in around 2h 29m.

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