How far is Portland from Providence?

The distance separating Portland and Providence is 140 miles (226 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Providence?

Most of the buses traveling from Portland to Providence leave from Greyhound Station Portland Maine and arrive at Providence Downtown. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Portland to Providence from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Providence on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	4h 47m	2:17pm	Providence Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:30am	Portland Transportation Center	3h 1m	2:31pm	Providence Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	4h 9m	1:39pm	Providence Station	No tags
	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	4h 47m	2:17pm	Providence Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	4h 9m	1:39pm	Providence Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Providence on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	3h 33m	6:48am	Providence Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:30am	Portland Transportation Center	3h 1m	2:31pm	Providence Station	Fastest
	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	3h 33m	6:48am	Providence Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	3h 33m	7:48am	Providence Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	3h 33m	7:48am	Providence Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Providence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

139 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $75	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $250	Average Duration4h 58m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Portland and Providence?

Stops in Portland

A - Greyhound Station Portland Maine

Stops in Providence

A - Providence Downtown

B - Downtown

C - Peter Pan Terminal

D - Greyhound Station

E - Brown University

F - Canal St & Smith

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Providence by bus

How far is Portland from Providence?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$41

11/17

$41

Today

$47

11/19

$36

11/20

$36

11/21

$36

11/22

$36

11/23

$36

The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Providence was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $114 for a bus ticket from Portland, ME to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-19.