Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
47 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
48 m
Trains on 12 Sept
8
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 8 trains from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
168 Northeast Regional
194 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast Regional
194 Northeast Regional
2260 NextGen Acela
66 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a ferry costs an average of £32.
Distance: 65 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £32 Average Price | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA costing on average £13.
A train is £26 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA costing on average £32.
Other travel options to South Station, Boston, MA take longer:
Ferry takes on average 50m.
Coach takes on average 59m.
The journey is about 9m faster (48m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £7). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2152 Acela | 13:07 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h49 | 13:56 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 14:32 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h56 | 15:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2154 Acela | 14:48 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h46 | 15:34 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 16:34 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h51 | 17:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2156 NextGen Acela | 17:09 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h54 | 18:03 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 18:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1h03 | 19:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 19:17 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h47 | 20:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 20:43 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h53 | 21:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 21:10 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h48 | 21:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 21:12 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h54 | 22:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 22:47 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h50 | 23:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 22:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h58 | 23:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 23:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h46 | 0:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 9:17 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h48 | 10:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 10:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h47 | 11:16 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 46m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Station, Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Providence Station, Providence, RI to South Station, Boston, MA trains use the Providence Station to South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Providence Station, Providence, RI and South Station, Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Providence Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Brewery, The Capital Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Providence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Providence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Providence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Providence Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence Station.
Nearby hotels include Omni Providence Hotel, Graduate Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
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