Logan Airport to Providence
Plain directions from Logan Airport to Providence, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Quick answer: Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Newport News to Providence. The trip takes about 56 minutes (52-66 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Amtrak's Northeast Regional runs about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to Providence
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for the Back Bay Logan Express bus at the curb.
- Ride about 12 min and get off at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St.
- Walk about 2 min from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Back Bay.
- At Back Bay, change to Amtrak's Northeast Regional.
- Ride about 32 min and get off at Providence.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Washington to Providence: about 69 min.
- Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Wickford Junction to Providence: about 84 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:34 am | 7:01 pm | About every 90 min | About 56 min |
| Saturday | 5:44 am | 6:31 pm | About every 2 hours | About 59 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 6:31 pm | About every 2 hours | About 66 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves the airport, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Amtrak's Northeast Regional (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 7:01 pm and gets to Providence around 8:33 pm, using Back Bay Logan Express bus and Providence/Stoughton Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:31 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:31 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Providence station is next to the Rhode Island State House, a short walk from downtown.
What it costs
- Back Bay Logan Express. Per Massport, the ride from Logan to Back Bay is free and needs no ticket. Going to the airport, it's $3, and children 17 and under ride free with a family member.
- Amtrak. Amtrak sets its own fares. Check Amtrak before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Logan Airport to Providence: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Providence by public transit?
Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Newport News to Providence. The trip takes about 56 minutes (52-66 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Providence?
About 56 minutes on the main route, or 52-66 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St. Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Newport News to Providence.
How often does Amtrak's Northeast Regional run?
About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Logan Airport to Providence?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 7:01 pm and gets to Providence around 8:33 pm, using Back Bay Logan Express bus and Providence/Stoughton Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:31 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:31 pm.
Related routes
- Providence to Logan Airport
- Last train from Providence to Boston
- Logan Airport to New Bedford
- Logan Airport to Braintree
- Boston to Providence by train (guide)
- Logan Airport to downtown Boston (guide)
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- Massport: Logan Express
- Amtrak
- MBTA: Logan Airport destination page
- Massport: public transportation to and from Logan
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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