There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Athol by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 33m$20–581Drive 75.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Atholcar 75.2 mi
1h 40m$14–20Train, bus via Fitchburg
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus
4h 55m$23–582Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 45m$19–37
Providence to Athol by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Athol is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Athol is to drive which takes 1h 40m 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.
The distance between Providence and Athol is 128 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Athol without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $20 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Providence to Athol, including transfers.
Providence to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Athol is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Providence to Athol.
Book your Providence to Athol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Athol MA via Boston in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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 Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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