There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Groton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Route 3
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus Northbound
3h 1m$84–108Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Grotoncar 62.2 mi
1h 20m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 34m$33–592
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Groton is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Groton is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Groton. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Tyngsboro, MA via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Groton. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Groton is 90 miles. The road distance is 62.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Groton without a car is to bus and Route 3 which takes 3h 1m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Rhode Island to Groton, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Groton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Groton is to bus and Route 3 which takes 3h 1m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $600 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Groton via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Tyngsboro, MA in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Groton via South Station, South Station, Porter, Porter, and Ayer in around 3h 34m.
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rhode Island to Groton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Groton is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rhode Island to Groton.
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