There are 4 ways to get from Kendall Square 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 7m$7–602Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 13m$13–22Drive 45.5 mi
- Drive from Kendall Square to Providencecar 45.5 mi
1h 4m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Providencetaxi 45.5 mi
1h 4m$140–170
Kendall Square to Rhode Island by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Kendall Square to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Kendall Square and Rhode Island is 46 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kendall Square to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Kendall Square to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Kendall Square to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Kendall Square to Rhode Island is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $23 and takes 2h 13m.
Kendall Square to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendall Square to Rhode Island is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Kendall Square to Rhode Island.
What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–210 and the journey takes 39 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
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
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
- 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
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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 4m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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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