There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island 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 28m$10–608Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Providencecar 37.7 mi
1h$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 41m$8–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Providencetaxi 37.7 mi
1h$110–150
Wellesley to Rhode Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Rhode Island. 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 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Wellesley and Rhode Island is 56 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $9 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Wellesley to Rhode Island bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $9 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $16 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Providence via Back Bay and Boston in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Providence via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 and Boston in around 2h 41m.
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Wellesley to Rhode Island bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Wellesley to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Rhode Island is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Wellesley to Rhode Island.
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