There are 6 ways to get from Waltham to Rhode Island by bus, train, car, taxi, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 504 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St504
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
1h 5m$7–604Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St505
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
1h 42m$7–604Drive 45.8 mi
- Drive from Waltham to Providence45.8 mi
57 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Providence45.8 mi
57 min$140–180Subway, train
- Take the subway from Porter to South StationRed Line
- Take the train from Boston to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
1h 31m$11–610Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St505
- Take the bus from Boston to ProvidenceFlixBus 2610 / ...
2h 48m$13–23
Waltham to Rhode Island by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Providence via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Waltham and Rhode Island is 49 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Rhode Island without a car is to line 504 bus and train which takes 1h 5m and costs $6 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Waltham to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Waltham to Rhode Island bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station.
Waltham to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Waltham to Rhode Island bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Providence via Lincoln St @ Essex St and Boston in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Subway from Porter to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Rhode Island is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Waltham to Rhode Island.
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