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How to get fromPortland to Providenceby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Providence by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 54m
    $29–643

  2. Drive  150.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Providencecar car 150.6 mi
    2h 56m
    $27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 39m
    $74–701

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2610
    4h
    $28–55

Portland to Providence by bus and train

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Providence via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Providence via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 4h.

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