There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Lancaster by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, line 30 bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcesterbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMartbus 30
1h 59mDrive 52.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Lancastercar 52.6 mi
1h 4m$10–14Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
3h 13m$45–607Bus, line 30 bus #2
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMartbus 30
1h 59m$45–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Lancaster is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Lancaster is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at West Boylston WalMart via Central Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Shirley via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Providence and Lancaster is 56 miles. The road distance is 52.9 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Lancaster without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Providence to Lancaster, including transfers.
Providence to Lancaster bus services, operated by Peter Pan, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Lancaster is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $650 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Lancaster, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Lancaster via Worcester, Central Hub, and West Boylston WalMart in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Lancaster via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Shirley in around 3h 13m.
- 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 Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–13
- 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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 508-791-9782
- Website
- therta.com
Bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMart
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://therta.com
Bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMart
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://therta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Lancaster bus services, operated by Peter Pan, arrive at Worcester station.
Providence to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Lancaster is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Providence to Lancaster.
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