There are 4 ways to get from Portland, ME to Providence by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South StationPortland / ...
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
2h 54m$26–643Train
- Take the train from Portland to BostonDowneaster
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
3h 39m$42–642Drive 149.9 mi
- Drive from Portland, ME to Providence149.9 mi
2h 49m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South StationPortland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to ProvidenceFlixBus 2610 / ...
4h$32–62
Portland, ME to Providence by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Providence is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Providence. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Providence. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Portland, ME and Providence is 150 miles. The road distance is 150.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Providence without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Portland, ME to Providence, including transfers.
Portland, ME to Providence bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland, ME to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Providence is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Portland to Providence via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Providence via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- 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
- +1-617-222-3200
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland, ME to Providence bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Providence is 1h ahead of Portland, ME. It is currently 12:01 AM in Portland, ME and 1:01 AM in Providence.
Portland, ME to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Providence is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Portland, ME to Providence.
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