Mak LourenCity-to-city travel
How to Get From Boston to Providence: Car, Train and Bus
Drive times, MBTA and Amtrak trains, buses and published car service rates between Boston, Providence, Logan and T.F. Green.
Providence is about 49 miles from downtown Boston along I-95. By car it takes around 50 minutes with no traffic and 80 minutes or more on a Friday evening. You can also take the MBTA Providence Line from South Station or Back Bay, Amtrak, or an intercity bus. For door-to-door travel, Mak Louren provides Boston to Providence car service in both directions. Published rates cover Logan Airport to Providence and Providence to T.F. Green Airport.
- By car
- 48.9 miles from South Station; about 51 minutes early morning, 59 minutes late morning and 83 minutes on a Friday at 5pm.1
- By MBTA Commuter Rail
- Providence/Stoughton Line from South Station or Back Bay. Providence is in Zone 8, a $12.25 one-way fare.2
- By car service
- Mak Louren: Logan Airport to Providence is $303.19 in a sedan and $324.71 in an SUV, one way. Downtown Boston trips are quoted.3
In this guide
How to get from Boston to Providence: options compared
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive yourself | 50 to 85 min | Fuel and Providence parking | Flexible plans with your own car |
| MBTA Providence Line | Check timetable | $12.25 one way | Downtown to downtown, light luggage |
| Amtrak | Check schedule | Varies by train | Fast station-to-station trips |
| Intercity bus | Check schedule | Varies | Lowest-cost travel |
| Car service | 50 to 85 min, door to door | From $303.19 (Logan to Providence) | Executives, groups, luggage, airport links |
Drive times from Google Maps Distance Matrix for October 6 and 9, 2026, retrieved October 2, 2026. MBTA fare retrieved October 2, 2026.12
Boston to Providence car service
A private car picks you up at your address in Boston or Greater Boston and drops you at your door in Providence, or the reverse. It suits business travelers going to meetings in downtown Providence, families with luggage, and anyone heading to T.F. Green or Logan.
| Route | Business Sedan | Business SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Airport to or from Providence | $303.19 | $324.71 |
| T.F. Green Airport to or from Providence | $157.74 | $174.71 |
| Downtown Boston to Providence | Quoted on request | |
One-way rates from the Mak Louren rates calculator, retrieved October 2, 2026. Logan rates include a standard $15 toll. Gratuity not included.3
A Business Sedan carries up to 3 passengers and 2 suitcases; a Business SUV carries up to 6 passengers and 6 suitcases. For a day of meetings in Providence with the car waiting, hourly service is $100 per hour in a sedan or $125 in an SUV, with a 2-hour minimum.3
Book Boston to Providence car service
Door-to-door private travel between Boston, Providence and both airports.
Boston to Providence by train or bus
- MBTA Commuter Rail. The Providence/Stoughton Line runs from South Station and Back Bay to Providence Station at 100 Gaspee Street. Providence is in Zone 8 ($12.25 one way). Construction is under way at Providence Station.24
- Amtrak. Northeast Regional and Acela trains stop at Providence. Check Amtrak for times and fares.
- Bus. Peter Pan serves Providence from Boston.5
The train is the cheapest way between the two downtowns. A car is easier when you start or end away from the stations, travel early or late, or carry bags.
Logan and T.F. Green connections
Many travelers between Boston and Providence are going to an airport. T.F. Green (PVD) in Warwick is about 10 miles south of downtown Providence. For flights from PVD, see how to get from Boston to TF Green Airport. For Logan, see the Logan terminal pickup guide. Continuing to the coast? See Boston to Newport.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Providence from Boston?
About 49 miles by road from South Station, usually 50 to 85 minutes depending on traffic.1
How much is the train from Boston to Providence?
The MBTA Commuter Rail fare to Providence (Zone 8) is $12.25 one way.2
How much is a car service from Logan to Providence?
At Mak Louren, $303.19 in a Business Sedan and $324.71 in a Business SUV, one way, including the standard toll and excluding gratuity.3
Can I book a round trip between Boston and Providence?
Yes. Book each direction, or book hourly service if the car should wait while you are in Providence.
Boston to Providence, door to door
Private chauffeur service between Boston, Providence, Logan and T.F. Green.
- Business SedanUp to 3 passengers
- Business SUVUp to 6 passengers
- First ClassSedan and SUV on request
- Business VANUp to 15, by quote
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Sources
- Google Maps Distance Matrix: estimates for October 6 and 9, 2026 (retrieved October 2, 2026)
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones (retrieved October 2, 2026)
- Mak Louren Rates (retrieved October 2, 2026)
- MBTA: Providence station (retrieved October 2, 2026)
- Peter Pan Bus Lines (retrieved October 2, 2026)