There are 4 ways to get from Museum of Science to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to ProvidenceProvidence/Stoughton Line
1h 50m$7–602Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to ProvidenceGreyhound US0230 / ...
2h 24m$14–20Drive 46 mi
- Drive from Museum of Science to Providence46 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Museum of Science to Providence46 mi
1h 4m$140–180
Museum of Science to Providence by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Museum of Science to Providence is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Museum of Science to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Museum of Science to Providence. However, there are services departing from Science Park/West End and arriving at Providence via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Museum of Science and Providence is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.
The best way to get from Museum of Science to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Museum of Science to Providence, including transfers.
Museum of Science to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Museum of Science to Providence is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 24m.
Museum of Science to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Museum of Science to Providence is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Museum of Science to Providence.
What companies run services between Museum of Science, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Providence hourly. Tickets cost $5–14 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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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
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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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