There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Ayer by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 25m$16–25Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Ayercar 58.5 mi
1h 13m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 25m$17–572
Providence to Ayer by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Ayer is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Ayer is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Providence and Ayer is 91 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Ayer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Providence to Ayer, including transfers.
Providence to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Ayer is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $600 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Ayer MA via Boston in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Ayer via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 3h 25m.
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
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- 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 Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Ayer is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Providence to Ayer.
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