There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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$10–608Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Providencecar 37.7 mi
1h$7–10Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newton - Riverside MBTA Station to Mansfield Stationbus
- Take the train from Mansfield to Providencetrain
2h 44m$30–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Providencetaxi 37.7 mi
1h$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 1h.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Providence is to drive which takes 1h and costs $6 - $10.
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 $9 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Wellesley to Providence, including transfers.
Wellesley to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
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 1h to drive from Wellesley to Providence.
There are 226+ hotels available in Providence.
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.
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Mansfield to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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