How to get from Brown University to Boston by bus and train?

From Brown University to Boston by bus and train

To get from Brown University to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the 47 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #827 | Wickford Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brown University to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Brown University to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 47 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brown University to Boston

The distance between Brown University, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 44.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brown University to Boston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Brown University to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Brown University to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 47 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brown University to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brown University to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct train between Brown University and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brown University to Boston in Boston?

    The ACELA train line goes from Providence station near Brown University to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Boston station near Boston in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Brown University to Boston in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brown University and Boston in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brown University to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Providence station near Brown University in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brown University and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Brown University to Boston in Boston?

    The first train from Brown University to Boston in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the Providence station at 11:12 PM.

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