If you end up taking Amtrak more than MBTA due to schedules/trip times, keep in mind that they offer monthly passes and multi-ride tickets, which are a pretty good deal.

Move to Providence

There are a bunch of concerts you could go to. The Met has a bit of everything and are all ages. They just posted a kpop dance party.

Gotcha. Yeah, I think others have said enough about the train part. It depends on cost/schedule and the suggestion of doing a weekday dry run is probably wise.

I've done the reverse plenty and it's fine enough. Trains sometimes have issues but the commuter rail only sucks when it snows.

I commute from providence to Boston 2x a week. It’s an hour and change on the train, then a 15 min walk to work. Every day would be grueling, but a couple times a week is fine. It’s an easy commute! I take MBTA usually, but do look for Amtrak bc they are much faster (though few and far between)

Great idea!

Nice! I strongly recommend simulating your potential future commute. If you can, do it on a weekday to actually experience commuting load. If not, then just do a weekend trip back and forth, keeping in mind schedule differences between the two

The oldest street traversing downtown Providence, Weybosset Street curves along its length, intersecting with Westminster at the northeast end. The origins of Weybosset date back to the Pequot Indian Trail, which originally traversed the southern edge of Weybosset Hill

I don’t have a car, so I would be taking the train! The ride is about 30 minutes.

Kidding side, OP, depending on where you live in Boston the commute will be pretty doable. You’ll be on very empty trains compared to those that are heading into Boston during rush hour, and Brown is very easy to get to from the train station. I’ve known people who’ve done the same commute in the past and said it was less stressful than taking the T or driving in the Boston area. The biggest question you have to consider is whether all that time commuting is worth it for you. My fiancée does it (going to Boston) 3x a week and likes it a lot; OTOH, I think that schedule would actually kill me.

Because we don’t need more Boston transplants contributing to the housing crisis! I, for one, support OP’s plan to commute here.

this is the correct answer unfortunately. BunFun was a beautiful flash in the pan for burger lovers - I’ve gone to every one of their pop ups since they closed.

Chomp is a close 2nd (especially the Smokey bandit) and Harry’s is cheap & reliable

It sounds counter-intuitive but, if you have a car, the commute isn't nearly as terrible going from Boston to Providence. Traffic and accidents still happen, you'll still spend a ton on gas, extra maintenance, etc but once you get to 93, the southbound traffic going away from the city is pretty tolerable. Nowhere near as bad as what 93 northbound is at the same time, even with 1 less lane than normal.

The 95 stretch is pretty easy until the last 5 miles. That's always kind of slow starting around North Providence. Waze or Google would probably make you get off earlier around Pawtucket before then.

Coming home have slow parts but, even leaving around 5-6, it's still nowhere near as bad as trying to get out of Boston.

Ivy Tavern!

My childhood. My father would always take us to Rod’s Grille in Warren for two dogs with the works. Glad to see this RI dish posted here.

Providence is considerably cheaper than Boston, your money will go further and you will have more disposable income that you can use to save/invest or go on a vacation. Also great restaurants, the food scene is superb.

PVD is cheaper than Boston, but also has a fantastic arts scene, and lots of great restaurants and bars. There are some great neighborhoods not too far from Brown in all directions, also very close to downtown.

If you’re driving, the good news is you’re going against a lot of the morning traffic commuting south. The commuter rail is a solid option, I believe it stops right downtown, short walk to Brown. Not sure about price or timing though.

Chomp is the bomb! but they got rid of the French onion burger :( it was sooo good. Hight recommend. also a good draft selection

Bun Fun 😥

There isn’t really good Thai food in PvD. But if you say that in this Reddit thread people flip out.

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There’s a shuttle to campus at the bottom of the hill that’s free with brown ID. Also RIPTA is free with brown ID and you could take the 1 through the tunnel. But it’s still a walk from the trainW station itself. Whatever your paying in BOS- it’ll be cheaper here? You must be mildly familiar with PVD if you applied? Teaching? staff? What hours and where on campus? All factors to consider. Reverse commute hours So there’s that no?

All of my close friends and my partner live and work in Boston. So I’m inclined to stay but also open to hearing any pros of moving to providence!

Why pay Boston prices, do a Boston commute, and deal with Boston people when you can live in lovely providence!

seems like more of a pain in the ass than it’s worth. people do it but i can’t understand why.