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How to get fromProvidence to Walthamby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Waltham by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    1h 8m
    $9–561

  2. Bus, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus bus 505
    2h 50m
    $8–18

  3. Train, line 70 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main Stbus bus 70
    2h 44m
    $10–23

  4. Drive 45.7 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Walthamcar car 45.7 mi
    57 min
    $9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Walthamtaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    57 min
    $140–170

  6. Train via Waltham

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2h 1m
    $12–567

Providence to Waltham by train and bus

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Moody St @ Carter St via Boston and Otis St @ Summer St in around 2h 50m.

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