What is the travel distance from Boston to Providence?

The distance between Boston and Providence is around 67 km (42 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Providence?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Providence Downtown, in Providence.

Bus Boston to Providence from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Providence on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	7:45pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	6:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 45m	7:45pm	Providence Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Boston (South Station)	2h 30m	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Boston, MA	1h 10m	9:40am	Providence, RI	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Boston, MA	1h	10:30am	Providence, RI	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 30m	5:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Boston, MA	1h	11:00am	Providence, RI	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Providence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56train per day

32mAverage Duration

64 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $67	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $309	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Providence?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Providence

A
Providence Downtown
99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
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B
Downtown
Broadway & Greene Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904
D
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903
E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
F
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,345 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Users have consistently praised the drivers for being friendly, courteous, and helpful. The rides are generally comfortable and punctual with good staff support. However, there was a mention of an issue regarding ticket delivery via email that required assistance from the bus driver to resolve successfully.

Peter Pan Boston Providence recent customer reviews

I would like to thank Tommy the bus driver for waiting with me at the providence terminal late at night until my uber driver arrived. He is a true gentleman.

Linda M.

September 19, 2025

Driver was excellent. Ran about 20 mins late but not his fault. In future I will take the express bus but it was nice stopping by few towns that I have never visited

Bernita E.

August 8, 2025

Only complaint - didn’t get my ticket emailed to me when I paid for them. Bus driver had to look it up - which was great as I was concerned because this was the first time using this service.

Bradley P.

March 8, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

OurBus

4/53,154 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Providence by bus

What is the travel distance from Boston to Providence?
The distance between Boston and Providence is around 67 km (42 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Providence?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Providence Downtown, in Providence.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$22

11-25

$21

Today

$48

11-27

$22

11-28

$19

11-29

$18

11-30

$18

12-01

$16

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Providence was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Providence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $78 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.