The cheapest and fastest trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
37 m
Trains on 12 Sept
8
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 8 trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
195 Northeast Regional6:350h39South Station, Boston, MA7:14Providence Station, Providence, RI£91One-way0 changes
169 Northeast Regional19:550h39South Station, Boston, MA20:34Providence Station, Providence, RI£91One-way0 changes
65 Northeast Regional18:450h38South Station, Boston, MA19:23Providence Station, Providence, RI£141One-way0 changes
165 Northeast Regional15:100h38South Station, Boston, MA15:48Providence Station, Providence, RI£161One-way0 changes
135 Northeast Regional13:400h38South Station, Boston, MA14:18Providence Station, Providence, RI£161One-way0 changes
2271 NextGen Acela15:350h34South Station, Boston, MA16:09Providence Station, Providence, RI£1481One-way0 changes
2293 NextGen Acela18:150h36South Station, Boston, MA18:51Providence Station, Providence, RI£761One-way0 changes
65 Northeast Regional18:450h38South Station, Boston, MA19:23Providence Station, Providence, RI£141One-way0 changes
165 Northeast Regional15:100h38South Station, Boston, MA15:48Providence Station, Providence, RI£161One-way0 changes
135 Northeast Regional13:400h38South Station, Boston, MA14:18Providence Station, Providence, RI£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a ferry costs an average of £30.
Distance: 65 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £30 Average Price | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI costing on average £12.
A train is £22 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Providence Station, Providence, RI take longer:
Ferry takes on average 50m.
Coach takes on average 56m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (44m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak, MBTA.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI train times
The table below shows live departures for South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI 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 |
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2167 Acela | 13:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h35 | 13:35 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 13:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h40 | 14:17 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h36 | 15:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h39 | 15:54 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 17:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h38 | 18:08 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2193 Acela | 18:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h34 | 18:39 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h38 | 19:23 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 19:47 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h39 | 20:26 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 0h39 | 7:14 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI
Trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI run on average 15 times per day, taking around 44m. 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 10:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 38m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 10:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Train companies: Amtrak, MBTA from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI trainsAmtrak, MBTA trains will get you between South Station, Boston, MA and Providence Station, Providence, RI 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: South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI 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 Providence Station, Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in South Station, Boston, MA and Providence Station, Providence, RI
Most South Station, Boston, MA to Providence Station, Providence, RI trains use the South Station to Providence Station station pair. Use this guide to compare South Station, Boston, MA and Providence Station, Providence, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to South Station from Boston city centre
South Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Getting to Providence Station from Providence city centre
Providence Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Union Station Brewery, The Capital Grille
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Providence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Providence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Providence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Providence Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence Station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Omni Providence Hotel, Graduate Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.
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