There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 18m$8–559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 37m$7–19Drive 37.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Wellesleycar 37.7 mi
59 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Wellesleytaxi 37.7 mi
59 min$110–150
Rhode Island to Wellesley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Wellesley is 56 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $19 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Wellesley Square via Back Bay in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Boston and South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2 in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- 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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- 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 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
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Wellesley is 38 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Rhode Island to Wellesley.
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