What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Reading is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Reading. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Reading. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Reading via Back Bay and Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Providence to Reading?

The distance between Providence and Reading is 60 miles. The road distance is 57.9 miles.

How do I travel from Providence to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Providence to Reading without a car is to bus and line 137 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $12 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Providence to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Reading bus from?

Providence to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Reading train from?

Providence to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Reading?

The best way to get from Providence to Reading is to bus and line 137 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $600 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Providence to Reading bus arrive?

Providence to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Providence to Reading train arrive?

Providence to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Providence to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Reading is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Providence to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1697+ hotels available in Reading.

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There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Reading by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, line 137 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 36m
$12–20
Drive 57.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Readingcar 57.5 mi
1h 21m
$11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 36m
$12–566

Providence to Reading by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 60.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Salem St opp Manning St via Boston, Chinatown, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Providence to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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