How much is the bus ticket from Providence to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Providence to Boston start from $13. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Providence to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Providence to Boston is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 65 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 39m and is operated by Peter Pan .

Which bus companies service the Providence to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus , OurBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Providence to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Providence to Boston at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Providence to Boston?

A bus trip from Providence to Boston generates an estimated 1.6182249999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Providence to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6434 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Providence to Boston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Providence to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Providence to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Providence to Boston from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Providence to Boston on May 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Providence Bus Terminal	2h 30m	8:30am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	55m	10:20pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1h	9:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Providence, RI	1h	8:30pm	Boston, MA	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Providence Bus Terminal	1h 9m	2:54pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53train per day

42mAverage Duration

59 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $66	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $359	Average Duration42m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Providence and Boston?

Stops in Providence

A
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903
B
Kennedy Plaza
1 Kennedy Plz (Buses stop on the Washington Street side of Kennedy Plaza - towards Dorrance Street end near the monument)., Providence, RI 02903
C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904
D
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903
E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
F
Providence Downtown
99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
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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
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4.0/56,434 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.7

According to 70 reviews, Peter Pan received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $13

Peter Pan Providence Boston recent customer reviews

There were 2 passengers that had like 4 extra bags, very big and heavy. The driver carried them, and handled extremely well a difficult situation that otherwise would have delayed the departure and

Lissette J.

October 19, 2021

Very professional driver, cared about the overall comfort of all passengers. He had to request 3 times that one particular passenger not talk on her phone or talk so loud out of curtsey of others. On her way off the bus she accused him of being rude. I disagree with her 100%.

Nancy A.

February 9, 2020

The service is clean and neat and convenient. Although it was late, I had left myself a generous safety margin, so it wasn’t a problem for me .

Malka C.

December 11, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,559 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 11 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $23, with the trip lasting on average 60.

Greyhound Providence Boston recent customer reviews

Address Listed On E-Ticket Was Misleading As Greyhound Bus Did Not Arrive At Address Listed On Ticket

Kelvin D.

December 30, 2018

I was not allowed on bus because it was crowded and the driver told. Me that was no way to connect to Longan Airport my destination. I finally too a Peter Pan bus for a considerable additional sum. I am disappointed in the service from Providence -Boston and shall not booknit again.

Hope B S.

December 18, 2018

The bus failed to show up at the proper stop, and no staff was present at Providence stop to provide instructions or directions, but staff at Boston station was nice in regards to handling refunds

Wei Wei C.

September 4, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512,720 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12720 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25

FlixBus Providence Boston recent customer reviews

We were at the stop to come home before 5pm - bus due at 5.20pm. We waited till 5.50pm but bus did not turn up. We had to leave and pay for train home. Really disappointed

Robert W.

October 4, 2023

OurBus

4.0/53,194 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Providence to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Providence to Boston start from $13. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Providence to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Providence to Boston is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 65 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 39m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Providence to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Providence to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Providence to Boston at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Providence to Boston?
A bus trip from Providence to Boston generates an estimated 1.6182249999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Providence to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6434 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Providence to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Providence to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Providence to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05-26

$17

05-27

$17

Today

$16

05-29

$15

05-30

$15

05-31

$15

06-01

$15

06-02

$15

The cheapest trip from Providence to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on May 29, 2026 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $39 for a bus ticket from Providence to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2026-05-29.