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

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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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 Manchestertrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2h 50m
    $33–592

  2. Bus, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich to Main St Antiques - ESXbus bus 12
    4h 48m
    $13–30

  3. Drive 71.9 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Essexcar car 71.9 mi
    1h 45m
    $14–19

  4. Train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich to Main St Antiques - ESXbus bus 12
    4h 21m
    $17–572

Providence to Essex by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Providence to Essex via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Manchester in around 2h 50m.

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