How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Providence?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Providence start from $9. The average price for this route is around $22. 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 Boston to Providence?

The average bus trip duration from Boston to Providence is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 39 miles (63 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Providence route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan , FlixBus , OurBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Providence?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Providence at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Boston to Providence generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Providence?

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 6426 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to Providence?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler 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 Boston to Providence from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	3:15pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	3:15pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	3:15pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	3:15pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	3:15pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1h	3:15pm	Providence Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Providence on February 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Boston, MA	1h	11:00am	Providence, RI	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	1h 5m	9:15am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	1h 40m	3:25pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Boston (Logan Airport)	2h 55m	7:55pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:17 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Providence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a 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.

59train per day

32mAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $47	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $179	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Providence?

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

Stops in Providence

A
Providence Downtown
99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
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B
Downtown
Broadway & Greene Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904
D
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903
E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
F
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Users consistently praised the bus service for having friendly, courteous, and helpful drivers. The rides were generally comfortable and on time. However, a few users mentioned not receiving their tickets via email after purchase but appreciated that the driver was able to assist by looking up their information when needed.

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

FlixBus

3.5/512,168 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

4/53,188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Providence 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 Boston to Providence?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Providence start from $9. The average price for this route is around $22. 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 Boston to Providence?
The average bus trip duration from Boston to Providence is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 39 miles (63 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Providence route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, FlixBus, OurBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Providence?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Providence at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Providence?
A bus trip from Boston to Providence generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Providence?
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 6426 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Providence?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to Providence?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Providence?
According to Busbud traveler 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

01/30

$33

01/31

$14

Today

$30

02/02

$12

02/03

$11

02/04

$11

02/05

$11

02/06

$11

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Providence was searched and found on Feb 3, 2026 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $44 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 $11 which is on 2026-02-03.

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.