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

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There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Amherst by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BOS - BUF
    4h 6m
    $120–1,093

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171
    13h 22m
    $79–155

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 24m
    $185–919

  4. Drive 443.2 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Amherstcar car 443.2 mi
    7h 41m
    $81–117

  5. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PVD - BUF
    5h 2m
    $115–585

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    6h 52m
    $161–1,301

  7. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    14h 7m
    $97–377

Providence to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Main Street & University Station via Boston, Buffalo, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Amherst via Boston and Buffalo Depew Station in around 13h 24m.

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