There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Harvard by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
3h 47m$16–571Drive 54.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Harvardcar 54.8 mi
1h 4m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus
- Take the bus from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg to Rt 2/495 Littleton Stationbus
5h 46m$14–19
Rhode Island to Harvard by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Harvard Town Hall via Union Station, MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Harvard is 84 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $15 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Rhode Island to Harvard, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Harvard bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Harvard is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $15 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $19 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Harvard Town Hall via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Harvard Town Hall via Union Station, MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 5h 46m.
- 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 Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
- 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
- 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
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
Bus from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Harvard bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Rhode Island to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Harvard is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Rhode Island to Harvard.
There are 56+ hotels available in Harvard.