There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Providence to BostonGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Wellesley SquareFramingham/Worcester Line
2h 16m$16–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley SquareFramingham/Worcester Line
2h 20m$6–559Drive 37.5 mi
- Drive from Providence to Wellesley37.5 mi
58 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Wellesley37.5 mi
58 min$110–150
Rhode Island to Wellesley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $10.
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 20m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Wellesley is 60 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Rhode Island to Wellesley, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence 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 58 min to drive from Rhode Island to Wellesley.
There are 1403+ hotels available in Wellesley.
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 20m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $1–3
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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