There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Woonsocket by train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the taxi from Franklin to Woonsockettaxi
1h 19m$33–46Drive 39.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Woonsocketcar 39.7 mi
1h 4m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Woonsockettaxi 39.7 mi
1h 4m$120–150Train
- Take the train from South Station to Forge Park/495train Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 30m$31–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Woonsocket is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Woonsocket is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Woonsocket. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Forge Park/495 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Boston and Woonsocket is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Woonsocket without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Boston to Woonsocket, including transfers.
Boston to Woonsocket train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Boston to Woonsocket train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forge Park/495 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Woonsocket is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Boston to Woonsocket.
There are 185+ hotels available in Woonsocket.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Woonsocket, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Forge Park/495 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from South Station to Forge Park/495
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $28–150
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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