There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Harvard Square by train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
1h 8m$11–560Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37 to 16 Eliot Stbus Red Line Shuttle
1h 33m$8–17Drive 45.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Harvard Squarecar 45.7 mi
1h 3m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Harvard Squaretaxi 45.7 mi
1h 3m$140–170
Providence to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Harvard Square is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 16 Eliot St via South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Providence and Harvard Square is 48 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Harvard Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Providence to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Providence to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Harvard Square via Boston, South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37, and 16 Eliot St in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37 to 16 Eliot St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Harvard Square is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Providence to Harvard Square.
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