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How to get fromProvidence to Boston Commonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    1h 1m
    $8–600
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    1h 14m
    $6–13
  3. Drive 45.1 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Boston Commoncar car 45.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Boston Commontaxi taxi 45.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $140–170

Providence to Boston Common by train and foot

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $14–29 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 $6–13 and the journey takes 1h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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