There are 3 ways to get from North Adams to Providence by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Providencebus Bz 1412
5h 15m$32–77Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Adams to Providencecar 136.8 mi
2h 58m$25–37Train
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
6h 33m$54–697
North Adams to Providence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Adams to Providence is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from North Adams to Providence is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from North Adams to Providence. However, there are services departing from North Adams Center and arriving at Providence via Pittsfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from North Adams station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between North Adams and Providence is 165 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from North Adams to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from North Adams to Providence, including transfers.
North Adams to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Pittsfield station.
North Adams to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Adams to Providence is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $700 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between North Adams, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Pittsfield to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Adams Center to Providence via Pittsfield ITC, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, and Boston in around 6h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
North Adams to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
North Adams to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Adams to Providence is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from North Adams to Providence.
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