There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Saco by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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 Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationDowneaster
4h 27m$34–589Drive 135 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Saco135 mi
2h 42m$25–36Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Boston
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Take the bus from St John St to 292 Main St60
5h 43m$38–66
Rhode Island to Saco by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Saco is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Saco is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Saco. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 292 Main St via Boston, MA - South Station, Ptc O/B and St John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Saco station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Saco is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Saco without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Rhode Island to Saco, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Saco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Saco train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Saco is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Saco, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Saco Amtrak Station via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to 292 Main St via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Ptc O/B, Congress + Union Square Plaza, and St John St in around 5h 43m.
- 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
- $26–30
- 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
- $12–15
- 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
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- bsoobtransit.org
Bus from St John St to 292 Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://bsoobtransit.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Saco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Saco train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Saco is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Rhode Island to Saco.
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