There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Wellesley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 51m$10–564Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Wellesleycar 37.7 mi
1h$7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 35m$9–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Providence to Wellesleytaxi 37.7 mi
1h$110–150
Providence to Wellesley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Wellesley is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Wellesley is to drive which takes 1h and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Providence and Wellesley is 56 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Wellesley without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Providence to Wellesley, including transfers.
Providence to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Wellesley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Wellesley is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Wellesley Square via Boston and Back Bay in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Boston and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $110–150
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Wellesley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Wellesley is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Providence to Wellesley.
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