If you can get someone to drop you off at the station, your life will improve dramatically. Buses are an option but you'll be spending a good chuck of time on the train anyways so anything that can save your time is an improvent. Also don't forget, in regards to housing, that there are also nearby stations in Attleboro, TF Green (Warwick/Cranston), the soon to open Pawtucket/Central Falls and if they ever get the repairs done in South Attleboro.