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How to get fromProvidence to Actonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain train Fitchburg Line
    2h 30m
    $25–583

  2. Drive 54.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Actoncar car 54.6 mi
    1h 13m
    $10–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    2h 51m
    $20–568

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    3h 44m
    $20–30

Providence to Acton by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Acton, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Acton via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and South Acton in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, and Boston, MA - Copley Square in around 3h 44m.

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