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How to get fromBoston to Prudence Islandby train, taxi, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Prudence Island by train, taxi, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Providence to Bristol, RItaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry
    2h 35m
    $54–647

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Bristol, RIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    1h 57m
    $12–51

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    3h 31m
    $47–96

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Commuter
    2. Take the carferry from Bristol, RI to Prudence Islandcarferry car ferry Prudence Island Ferry
    4h 15m
    $46–94

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  • Distance: 63.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Prudence Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Prudence Island. However, you can take the train to Providence, take the taxi to Bristol, RI, then take the car ferry to Prudence Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Station to Prudence Island via Fall River Depot and Bristol, RI in around 3h 31m.

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