There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back BayFramingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to ProvidenceProvidence/Stoughton Line
1h 59m$6–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South StationFramingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Boston to ProvidenceGreyhound US0230 / ...
2h 46m$15–26Drive 37.7 mi
- Drive from Wellesley to Providence37.7 mi
59 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Providence37.7 mi
59 min$120–150
Wellesley to Rhode Island by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Providence via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
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 59m and costs $6 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Wellesley to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Wellesley to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
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 59 min to drive from Wellesley to Rhode Island.
There are 181+ hotels available in Rhode Island.
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 in around 1h 59m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–22
- Business Class
- $10–27
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–23
- First Class
- $21–40
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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
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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