There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Williams College by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 9m$48–101Drive 142.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Williams Collegecar 142.4 mi
3h 8m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
7h 23m$34–70Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 4m$57–668
Providence to Williams College by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Williams College is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Williams College is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Williams College. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Williamstown via Boston and Pittsfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Williams College station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Providence and Williams College is 167 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Williams College without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Providence to Williams College, including transfers.
Providence to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Williams College is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $700 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Williams College via Boston, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Williams College via Boston, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 7h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Williams College is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Providence to Williams College.
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