There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Groton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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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$83–109Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Grotoncar 62.2 mi
1h 20m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 2m$33–592
Questions & Answers
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 Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
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-us, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 2m.
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 Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Ayer in around 3h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- 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 Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–13
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- 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/
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- bostonexpressbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Groton bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston 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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