What is the travel distance from Boston to Providence?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Providence start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Providence Downtown. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Boston to Providence from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Providence on October 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
9:00am	Boston, MA	1h 10m	10:10am	Providence, RI	No tags
11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on October 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
9:30am	Boston, MA	1h	10:30am	Providence, RI	Fastest
8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on October 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
10:00am	Boston, MA	1h	11:00am	Providence, RI	Fastest
8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on October 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on October 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
11:30am	Boston (South Station)	1h	12:30pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
11:00am	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	12:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
4:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	5:40pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags

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

Next departures for Boston to Providence on October 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	CheapestFastest
		8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:49 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Providence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55train per day

32mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $46	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $215	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Bus Boston, MA, US to Providence: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22

Average bus trip duration1h 40m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure7:15am

Distance41 miles (65 km)

Latest bus departure5:30pm

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,303 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

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

3.5/587,329 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.

Greyhound Boston Providence recent customer reviews

Delayed by 3 hours.

Dylan U.

October 30, 2023

Very helpful staff no problems

Garry K.

June 15, 2018

Great, easy trip - thanks!

Joanelle M.

May 30, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,016 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,134 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Boston and Providence, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Boston to Providence Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Boston to Providence. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Boston to Providence.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Boston to Providence, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Providence?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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 for your trip Boston, MA, US - Providence

What is the travel distance from Boston to Providence?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Providence?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/20

$29

10/21

$32

Today

$32

10/23

$12

10/24

$12

10/25

$12

10/26

$12

10/27

$12

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Providence was searched and found on Oct 23, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $43 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 $12 which is on 2025-10-23.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Boston and Providence!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Boston to Providence.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Boston to Providence that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Providence while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Providence?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 40m	Avg Price$22	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time32m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures55

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

Bus from Providence to Boston, MA, US

You can also go to Providence by train

Train from Boston, MA, US to Providence

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to Providence