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How to get fromProvidence to Amherstby train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, Route 3

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    3h 1m
    $82–652

  2. Drive 81.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Amherstcar car 81.8 mi
    1h 54m
    $15–22

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lowell to Amhersttaxi taxi
    3h 2m
    $175–770

  4. Bus, Route 3

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    3h 13m
    $81–108

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  • Distance: 97.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Amherst via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Nashua, NH in around 3h 13m.

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