There are 5 ways to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst by train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 29m$30–66Drive 83.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherstcar 83.7 mi
2h 11m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Providence-PVD to Amherst83.7 mi
2h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
4h 38m$16–28Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
4h 48m$23–40
Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Amherst Common via Union Station Garage - Worcester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Providence Airport (PVD) and Amherst is 147 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst, including transfers.
Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst is 84 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Providence Airport (PVD) to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.
What companies run services between Providence Airport (PVD), USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a train from TF Green Airport to Amherst Common via Providence, Providence, Worcester Union Station, and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 4h 38m.
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Common
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Providence-PVD to Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Providence Airport (PVD) and Amherst. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















