There are 3 ways to get from Essex to Providence by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 14m$16–615Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ipswich to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
4h 29m$12–29Drive 72 mi
- Drive from Essex to Providencecar 72 mi
1h 42m$14–19
Essex to Providence by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essex to Providence is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Essex to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Providence. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Essex and Providence is 78 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.
The best way to get from Essex to Providence without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $16 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Essex to Providence, including transfers.
Essex to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
Essex to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Providence is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Essex to Providence.
There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Essex, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St Antiques - ESX to Providence via Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich, Ipswich, North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 3h 14m.
Train from Ipswich to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Ipswich to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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