There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 29m$8–608Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2bus Worcester Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 42m$7–18Drive 37.7 mi
- Drive from Wellesley to Providencecar 37.7 mi
59 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Providencetaxi 37.7 mi
59 min$110–150
Wellesley to Providence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Providence is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Providence is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Providence. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Providence. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Wellesley and Providence is 56 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $7 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Wellesley to Providence, including transfers.
Wellesley to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Providence is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $7 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $19 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Providence via Back Bay and Boston in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Providence via South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2 and Boston in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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
- 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 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 Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Wellesley to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gate B1/B2.
Wellesley to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Providence is 38 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Wellesley to Providence.
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