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

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There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Amherst by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus, Route 3

    best
    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
    $82–107

  2. Drive  81.8 mi

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

  3. Train, Route 3

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    3h 28m
    $82–652

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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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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