There are 3 ways to get from Harvard to Providence by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Clinton to Union Stationbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 45m$41–52Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard to Providencecar 54.3 mi
1h 4m$10–15Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 11m$16–614
Harvard to Providence by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Providence is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard to Providence. However, there are services departing from Downtown Clinton and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Providence. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at Providence via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Harvard and Providence is 64 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Harvard to Providence, including transfers.
Harvard to Providence bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from Downtown Clinton station.
Harvard to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
The best way to get from Harvard to Providence is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $650 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard to Providence via Downtown Clinton and Worcester Union Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to Providence via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Downtown Clinton to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard to Providence bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station.
Harvard to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Providence is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Harvard to Providence.
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