There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Allston by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h 41m$16–26Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Harvard Avenuetram B
1h 42m$8–559Drive 43.3 mi
- Drive from Providence to Allstoncar 43.3 mi
1h$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Allstontaxi 43.3 mi
1h$130–170
Providence to Allston by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Allston is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Allston is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Allston. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Harvard Avenue via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Providence and Allston is 50 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Allston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Providence to Allston, including transfers.
Providence to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Allston is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Providence to Allston.
There are 1348+ hotels available in Allston.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Allston, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Tram from Copley to Harvard Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide




