Find trains to Providence

Passengers arriving on trains to Providence get off at the Providence Amtrak/MBTA Station, located north of the downtown area. The station is also a hub for the local commuter trains and public buses, making it a well-connected spot to access all of Providence. Both the R-route bus and the 56 bus go from the station’s bus terminal to downtown Providence in a quarter hour or less. Providence is also the home to the Ivy League school Brown University. The university area and College Hill are central areas of Providence and beautiful places that many people like to visit while in Rhode Island's capital city. Visitors can get to these places on foot in less than half an hour, or maybe slightly faster on a bus.

Documentation requirements on Providence trains are defined by the rail companies that run the trains. Amtrak is the main company servicing trains to Providence. Amtrak requires passengers with Providence train tickets to also have a valid form of photo identification on them. For travel to Providence, the company allows the following documents: a Rhode Island or out-of-state driver’s license, passport, student ID, military ID, and others. These documents must not be expired if you plan to use them for identification. It’s recommended that passengers keep both their Providence train tickets and their photo ID on them the whole time they are traveling. They might be asked to show these documents at any point from the time they board the train until they exit. For the Massachusetts MBTA commuter train that passes through the Providence train station, you are not required to show identification in addition to your tickets unless you are using a discounted ticket.

Passengers with reduced mobility traveling on Providence trains will have access to special facilities that are adapted to making their transit obstacle-free. All Amtrak train lines stopping at the Providence train station offer accessible seating, as well as accessible exiting assistance. It’s also possible to request assistance from the train company for the entirety of the ride, including at the train stations. Even though the platforms at the Providence train station are elevated, there are still wheelchair-accessible platforms. The train station also has wheelchairs on site for those passengers who may need one to get around the station. Providence Amtrak/MBTA Station is equipped with an elevator and accessible restrooms, waiting rooms, and ticket offices. The Providence train station exit is also wheelchair accessible at street level.

When travelers ride a train to Providence, their baggage allowance is determined by the train-operating company. Amtrak allows all passengers to travel with up to two personal items and two carry-on suitcases on the trip to Providence. However, the checked-baggage allowance is limited to whatever services are offered at both the departure and arrival train stations. At the Providence Amtrak/MBTA Station, there is a checked-baggage service; thus, passengers to Providence who depart from any train station that also has a checked-baggage service will be allowed up to two checked items. Once at the Providence train station, you will need to be prepared to transport all your baggage yourself, since there are no baggage carts available. However, there is a baggage-assistance service offered by customer-service professionals. It’s also important to know that the Providence Amtrak/MBTA Station does not have facilities for luggage storage at the station.

The ticket price can vary depending on general demand and more importantly where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from a popular departure point like New York for instance, prices usually start around $74. Boston and Philadelphia are other options, with prices usually starting from around $32 and $130 respectively.

Providence-TFGreen is best served by Providence. There you’ll find a number of trains that can get you to your destination. New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are some of the major cities accessible by train from Providence.

Amtrak is the most commonly selected option by users. You can use our search form to find great options to Providence-TFGreen.

Our users have found train tickets to Providence-TFGreen for $6 on average this week. We don’t predict any changes in price within the next 3 months. Seats may fill unexpectedly, so book when you can to secure your seat.

The distance to the center of Providence-TFGreen from Providence station is 7.3 mi.

From Providence, it’s 0.2 mi to get to Waterplace Park, 0.6 mi to get to Brown University, and 0.5 mi to get to Rhode Island Convention Center.