There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Townsend by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
3h 4m$63–84Drive 71.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Townsendcar 71.3 mi
1h 24m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
3h 20m$83–657Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 1m$66–639
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Townsend is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Townsend is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Townsend. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Townsend. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Shirley via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Providence and Townsend is 74 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Townsend without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Providence to Townsend, including transfers.
Providence to Townsend bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Townsend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Townsend is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $700 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Townsend, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Townsend via Union Station and MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Townsend via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Shirley in around 3h 20m.
- 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
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- 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
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
- 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
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- 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
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Townsend bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Providence to Townsend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Townsend is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Providence to Townsend.
There are 40+ hotels available in Townsend.