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

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There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Athol by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain train Fitchburg Line
    3h 55m
    $81–650

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station, Worcester to MART ITC Fitchburgbus bus Fitchburg-Leominster-Worcester Commuter
    5h 42m
    $9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 33m
    $21–578

  4. Drive  75.2 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Atholcar car 75.2 mi
    1h 41m
    $14–20

  5. Bus via Boston (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    4h 45m
    $20–32

Providence to Athol by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Athol, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Athol via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Wachusett in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Athol MA via Boston in around 4h 45m.

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