What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Boston is to bus which costs $6 - $15 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Boston is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Providence to Boston?

The distance between Providence and Boston is 44 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

How do I travel from Providence to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Providence to Boston without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Boston?

The train from Providence to Boston takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Providence to Boston bus from?

Providence to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Boston train from?

Providence to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Boston?

The best way to get from Providence to Boston is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 1h.

Where does the Providence to Boston bus arrive?

Providence to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Providence to Boston train arrive?

Providence to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Providence to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Boston is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Providence to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Providence to Boston?

Book your Providence to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Providence to Boston?

Book your Providence to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Boston.

Providence to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
48 min
$8–600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
1h
$6–15
Drive 45.7 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Bostoncar 45.7 mi
1h 3m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Providence to Bostontaxi 45.7 mi
1h 3m
$140–170

Providence to Boston by train

246Weekly Trains

48 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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