There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Providence by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South StationRed Line
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
1h 15m$7–602Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to ProvidenceFlixBus 2610 / ...
2h 20m$13–21Drive 46.1 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Providence46.1 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Providence46.1 mi
1h 4m$140–180
Harvard Square to Providence by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Providence. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Providence is 48 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Providence without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 15m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Harvard Square to Providence, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Providence is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Harvard Square to Providence.
There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
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
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- 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
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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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