There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Ayer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 54m$17–572Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Ayercar 58.5 mi
1h 13m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 25m$14–27
Providence to Ayer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
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 Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Providence and Ayer is 81 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $16 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Ayer is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $16 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Ayer via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Ayer MA via Boston in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Ayer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston 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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