There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Athol by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
4h 24m$81–650Drive 75.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Atholcar 75.2 mi
1h 41m$14–20Bus via Boston (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 45m$23–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h$23–580Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station, Worcester to MART ITC Fitchburgbus Fitchburg-Leominster-Worcester Commuter
5h 42m
Providence to Athol by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Athol is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Athol is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Athol. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Athol MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Athol. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wachusett via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Providence and Athol is 120 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Athol without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $80 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Providence to Athol, including transfers.
Providence to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Athol train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Athol is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $80 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Athol via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Wachusett in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Athol MA via Boston in around 4h 45m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Union Station, Worcester to MART ITC Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Athol train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Athol is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Providence to Athol.
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