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How to get fromProvidence to Amherstby bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus via Worcester

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    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    3h 23m
    $15–21

  2. Drive 78.3 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Amherstcar car 78.3 mi
    2h 6m
    $15–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    3h 52m
    $28–612

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus bus Bz 2423
    2. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    4h 18m

Providence to Amherst by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Amherst Common via Worcester Union Station and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 3h 23m.

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