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Providence to Logan Airport

Plain directions from Providence to Logan Airport, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

Quick answer: Take Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Boston to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal. The trip takes about 80 minutes (77-89 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Amtrak's Northeast Regional runs about every 90 min during the day.

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Step by step

At Providence, take Amtrak's Northeast Regional.
Ride about 48 min and get off at South Station.
At South Station, change to the Silver Line SL1 toward Logan Airport.
Ride 7 stops, about 22 min, and get off at your terminal. The SL1 stops at Terminals A, B, C and E.

Other ways to go

Take the Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal: about 105 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	4:12 am	11:25 pm	About every 90 min	About 80 min
Saturday	5:15 am	11:25 pm	About once an hour	About 78 min
Sunday	5:15 am	11:25 pm	About once an hour	About 81 min

First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Providence, 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 Providence at 11:25 pm and gets to Logan Airport around 1:23 am, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Silver Line SL1. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:25 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:25 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

MBTA data lists South Station as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.

What it costs

Silver Line SL1 to the airport. You pay one $2.40 subway fare, and a transfer from the Red Line to the SL1 is free.
How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
Amtrak. Amtrak sets its own fares. Check Amtrak before you go.
Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Providence to Logan Airport: common questions

How do I get from Providence to Logan Airport by public transit?

Take Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Boston to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal. The trip takes about 80 minutes (77-89 min depending on the connection).

How long does it take to get from Providence to Logan Airport?

About 80 minutes on the main route, or 77-89 minutes depending on the connection.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at South Station. Take Amtrak's Northeast Regional toward Boston to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal.

How often does Amtrak's Northeast Regional run?

About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.

What time is the last train from Providence to Logan Airport?

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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:

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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