There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Brookline by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to RugglesProvidence/Stoughton Line
1h 6m$5–600Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to NubianSl4
1h 30m$13–21Drive 42.1 mi
- Drive from Providence to Brookline42.1 mi
55 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Brookline42.1 mi
55 min$130–160
Rhode Island to Brookline by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Brookline is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Brookline is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Nubian via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Brookline is 41 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Brookline without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $600.
The train from Providence to Ruggles takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rhode Island to Brookline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Brookline is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $21 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $5–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Nubian via Boston and Essex St @ Atlantic Ave in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- 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 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
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Brookline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Brookline is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Rhode Island to Brookline.
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