There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Western Massachusetts by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus G73e
3h 10mDrive 91.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Western Massachusettscar 91.1 mi
2h 28m$17–24Bus via Worcester
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
3h 21m$55–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Western Massachusetts is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Western Massachusetts is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Western Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Academy of Music via Union Station Bay 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Providence and Western Massachusetts is 118 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Western Massachusetts without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Providence to Western Massachusetts, including transfers.
Providence to Western Massachusetts bus services, operated by Peter Pan, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Western Massachusetts bus services, operated by Peter Pan, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Western Massachusetts is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Providence to Western Massachusetts.
There are 32+ hotels available in Western Massachusetts.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Western Massachusetts, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Western Massachusetts via Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 3h 10m.
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Providence to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Music
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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