The cheapest and fastest trains from Providence, RI to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence, RI to 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, RI to Boston, MA will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 16 trains that leave Providence, RI for Boston, MA every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 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.
132 Northeast Regional23:070h52Providence Station, Providence, RI23:59South Station, Boston, MA£91One-way0 changes
96 Northeast Regional20:240h56Providence Station, Providence, RI21:20South Station, Boston, MA£91One-way0 changes
154 Northeast Regional17:330h51Providence Station, Providence, RI18:24South Station, Boston, MA£181One-way0 changes
164 Northeast Regional16:330h51Providence Station, Providence, RI17:24South Station, Boston, MA£221One-way0 changes
88 Northeast Regional18:300h53Providence Station, Providence, RI19:23South Station, Boston, MA£221One-way0 changes
2290 Acela10:450h41Providence Station, Providence, RI11:26South Station, Boston, MA£1421One-way0 changes
2292 NextGen Acela11:270h41Providence Station, Providence, RI12:08South Station, Boston, MA£1641One-way0 changes
2248 NextGen Acela14:290h46Providence Station, Providence, RI15:15South Station, Boston, MA£1421One-way0 changes
2252 Acela17:110h46Providence Station, Providence, RI17:57South Station, Boston, MA£1641One-way0 changes
150 Northeast Regional10:290h47Providence Station, Providence, RI11:16South Station, Boston, MA£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Providence, RI to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 66 km
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1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Providence, RI to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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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 | |
160 Northeast Regional | 12:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h49 | 13:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 13:31 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h51 | 14:22 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 14:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h46 | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 14:59 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h57 | 15:56 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 15:37 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h51 | 16:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 16:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h51 | 17:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 17:11 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h46 | 17:57 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 17:42 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h50 | 18:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 18:30 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h53 | 19:23 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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194 Northeast Regional | 20:31 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h47 | 21:18 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 22:35 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0h51 | 23:26 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Providence, RI to Boston, MA
Trains from Providence, RI to Boston, MA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 46m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, MBTA from Providence, RI to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, MBTA trains will get you between Providence, RI and Boston, MA from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Providence, RI to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Providence, RI to 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Providence, RI and Boston, MA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Gaspee Street.
- Union Station Brewery
- The Capital Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Omni Providence Hotel
- Graduate Providence
- Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-4
- Bus: RIPTA routes 50, 55, 56, 57, 62, 66, 72
- Train: Amtrak Acela Express, Northeast Regional
- MBTA Commuter Rail
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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