There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationDowneaster
5h 29m$34–594Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Back Bay139.4 mi
2h 52m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MELogan Airport / ...
5h 40m$38–70
Providence to Back Bay by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Back Bay is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Back Bay is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Providence and Back Bay is 150 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $30 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Providence to Back Bay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Providence to Back Bay is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $30 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Back Bay is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Providence to Back Bay.
There are 355+ hotels available in Back Bay.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to UNE Campus Center via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to UNE Campus Center via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland, ME, Portland, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 5h 40m.
- 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
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.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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